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April 13, 2006

Construction Industry Spotlight: WSU, builder test a new way to insulate homes

  • Four new homes in Vancouver will be studied to see if sealed crawl spaces can work in the Northwest's damp climate.
    • By JON SILVER
    Journal Staff Reporter

    Image courtesy of New Tradition Homes
    This new home in the Serena Estates development outside Vancouver has a sealed crawl space that WSU will study to see how well it stands up to the region's damp winters.

    A WASHINGTON State University study could change the way new homes are insulated in the Northwest — and help save builders some money.


     
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