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Building Science News and Trends for 2025
From improved indoor air quality to faster hot water, trends in the building industry are pointing in the right direction
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An Improved System for Even Faster Hot Water
Shorter, smaller pipes are the key
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A Plumbing Feature Every Home Should Have
Install ball valves where they're easily accessible for emergency plumbing shutoffs where and when you need them
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Strategies for Soundproofing Walls
Basic techniques for reducing sound transmission between spaces
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Rethinking the Air Inside Our Homes
Learn about four ways air contributes to the quality of an indoor environment
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How Airtight Can You Make an Older House?
The potential for huge reductions in air leakage should encourage homeowners to investigate their options
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Running Bath Fans to Control Humidity
To know whether bath fans will help or hinder, compare the indoor and outdoor dew points
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Finding Air Leaks with Ultrasonic Equipment
Testing a building enclosure's air leakage rate by measuring sound wave frequency
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Everyday Causes of Bad Indoor Air Quality
The ticket to good indoor air quality, in large part, is paying attention to our behaviors as home occupants
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Adding New Exhaust Equipment
Before installing any type of exhaust system, determine its potential impact on the building's air safety