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Insulation and HVAC for a Detached Garage
Building scientist Kohta Ueno recommends slab, wall, and roof assemblies for a cold climate
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Continuous Air Barrier Between Garage and House
A method for controlling air movement between garage and house to ensure healthy indoor air quality in living spaces
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Air-Sealing Garage Doors
A method adopted from the commericial industry for reducing air leaks around overhead garage doors
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Conditioned House Meets Unconditioned Garage, Part I
A detail for continuous control layers at the intersection of an attached garage wall and an exterior house wall
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Details for a “High-Performance Garage”
An insulated slab, Larsen truss wall system, careful air-sealing, and dense-packed insulation in deep cavities mitigate heat losses at a garage door
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Bonus Room Problems
Air leaks at kneewalls often lead to comfort complaints
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How to Heat a Garage
Exploring some low-cost options for keeping an attached garage comfortable for both people and vegetables
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Don’t Let Your Garage Make You Sick
There’s bad stuff in the air in your garage — here’s how to keep it out of the house
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Does My Garage Need Sub-Slab Insulation?
A builder wonders whether there is any point to insulating the slab when the garage will be just above freezing
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Should I Insulate My Garage Door?
The somewhat surprising answer: probably not
