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Here are some helpful and informative papers and articles about houses and home related issues.
What is Efflorescence? (A growing problem in the Chicago area)
Evaluation of Masonry Residential Buildings (Water Intrusion in Chicago Condominiums)
Split Faced Block Construction in the Chicago Area (A big problem with an even bigger one on the way!)
How Chicago's Old Brick Buildings Are Being Destroyed (Modern masons are not well trained)
Adjustable Steel Column Problems
Ice Dams. Their causes, dangers and cures
Fiberglass insulation, its problems and solutions
Bathroom Exhaust Fans (Usually improperly installed and can cause mold formation)
Proper Deck Construction (Illustrated. Many decks are unsafe! Also applies to wooden porches.)
National Association of Home Builders - Appliance Life Expectancies.
OSB vs. Plywood. Which is better? Comparing OSB to Plywood in home construction.