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		<title>Do This, Not That: Regarding Porch Details</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ray Tschoepe]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the many water-resistant materials available today, some of the basic “best practice” construction details are ignored.]]></description>
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		<title>A Closer Look at Smart Water-Leak Detection Systems</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/11/a-closer-look-at-smart-water-leak-detection-systems</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/11/a-closer-look-at-smart-water-leak-detection-systems#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Salinger]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Plumbing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Water and Moisture Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leak]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[plumbing tips]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[sensor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[smart design]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[smartphone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Leak]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Leaks]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/11/a-closer-look-at-smart-water-leak-detection-systems</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This device will help ensure you never get surprised by a high water bill again.]]></description>
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		<title>Building for Resilience: Glass-Mat Sheathing in Residential Construction</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/sponsoredpost/2025/04/11/building-for-resilience-glass-mat-sheathing-in-residential-construction</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/sponsoredpost/2025/04/11/building-for-resilience-glass-mat-sheathing-in-residential-construction#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aron Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulation and Weatherizing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lumber and Sheet Goods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water and Moisture Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Whole House Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[continuous exterior insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exterior insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gypsum]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/sponsoredpost/2025/04/11/building-for-resilience-glass-mat-sheathing-in-residential-construction</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Discover a non-combustible, moisture-resistant, and mold-resistant sheathing option.]]></description>
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		<title>Simple Self-Adhered Protection</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/13/simple-self-adhered-protection</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/13/simple-self-adhered-protection#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Randy Williams]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Adhesives]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/13/simple-self-adhered-protection</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Protecto Wall VP self-adhered water-resistive barrier uses a synthetic butyl adhesive tape rather than the typical acrylic, allowing installation in a wider temperature range and without the need for a primer.]]></description>
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		<title>Prevent WRB Tears at Corners</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/05/prevent-wrb-tears-at-corners</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/05/prevent-wrb-tears-at-corners#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Guertin]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Siding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water and Moisture Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[housewrap]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reader Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[siding]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/03/05/prevent-wrb-tears-at-corners</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A piece of bevel wood siding pushes housewrap tightly into the corner without tearing.]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: A Cost-Effective Approach to Insulating and Air-Sealing Floor Trusses</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/02/21/fhb-podcast-segment-a-cost-effective-approach-to-insulating-and-air-sealing-floor-trusses</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/02/21/fhb-podcast-segment-a-cost-effective-approach-to-insulating-and-air-sealing-floor-trusses#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ceilings]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[air barrier]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air barriers]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[trusses]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/02/21/fhb-podcast-segment-a-cost-effective-approach-to-insulating-and-air-sealing-floor-trusses</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The podcast crew offers advice on insulating and air-sealing a tricky part of the home.]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Plaster Peeling Predicament</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/02/07/fhb-podcast-segment-plaster-peeling-predicament</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/02/07/fhb-podcast-segment-plaster-peeling-predicament#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Walls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water and Moisture Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chimney]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chimneys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall and Plaster]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/02/07/fhb-podcast-segment-plaster-peeling-predicament</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The FHB Podcast crew discusses potential causes and solutions for peeling plaster near a chimney.]]></description>
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		<title>Air Barrier Under Wood Paneling</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/15/air-barrier-under-wood-paneling</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/15/air-barrier-under-wood-paneling#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McCombe]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Drywall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulation & Air Sealing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water and Moisture Control]]></category>
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		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/01/15/air-barrier-under-wood-paneling</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[To prevent moisture buildup and improve performance, install a continuous air barrier—such as drywall or specialized membranes—under tongue-and-groove boards or other interior wall paneling.]]></description>
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		<title>Major Mold Mitigation</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/17/major-mold-mitigation</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/17/major-mold-mitigation#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Inspections and Permits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water and Moisture Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crawlspace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crawlspaces]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mildew]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mold and Mildew]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vapor retarders]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/17/major-mold-mitigation</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Fixing a house with a small, unsealed crawlspace and a mold problem is complicated, but it can be done.]]></description>
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		<title>Plumbing Protection</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/14/plumbing-protection</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/14/plumbing-protection#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brian Pontolilo]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Plumbing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water and Moisture Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leak]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leaks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plumbing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Software/smart-phone apps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Leak]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Leaks]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/10/14/plumbing-protection</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Some of these smart devices are more than a leak alarm—they can help you understand your water usage and diagnose plumbing problems.]]></description>
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