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Basements and Crawlspaces: More Information

October, 2020

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Sources:

• https://www.energy.gov/articles/taking-scary-basements

• https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency-homes/make-your-home-more-energy-efficient/keeping-heat/keeping-heat-chapter-6-basement-insulation/15639

• https://www.energystar.gov/campaign/seal_insulate/basement_crawlspace

• https://web.ornl.gov/sci/buildings/docs/factSheets/basement%20Insulation%20Technology%20fact.pdf

• https://green-energy-efficient-homes.com/energy-efficient-basement.html

• http://hs.umt.edu/geosciences/faculty/sheriff/basement-insulation.php

• https://www.kentuckypower.com/save/eNewsletter/ViewStory.aspx?StoryID=1086

• https://pro.homeadvisor.com/article.show.Going-Green-with-Basement-Remodels.16483.html

• https://www.directenergy.com/learning-center/home-improvement/energy-efficient-basement-tips

• https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/7-steps-to-an-energy-efficient-house-1-the-basement

• https://www.bobvila.com/articles/tips-for-waterproofing-basement-walls/

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