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Video: Duct Sealing and Leak Testing
Duct sealing and duct leakage testing: Two experts from Conservation Services Group, Eric Wilder and Will D’Arrigo, explain how to seal duct seams with mastic and how to use a Duct Blaster to test duct tightness
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Water-Resistive Barriers
ABOUT WATER-RESISTIVE BARRIERS Keeping bulk water away from vulnerable building components A water-resistive barrier (WRB) is a material installed between the sheathing (or studs if there is no sheathing) and…
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Skylights
Skylights add natural light to building interiors
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Video: How to Hang Airtight Drywall (1 of 3)
Myron Ferguson shows how drywall can make your house more energy efficient when installed with caulk, canned foam, gaskets, and airtight electrical boxes
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Video: How to Hang Airtight Drywall (3 of 3)
Hanging the Walls: Install polystyrene Energy Blocks behind electrical boxes, and cut back the cured spray foam before taping
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Video: How to Hang Airtight Drywall (2 of 3)
Hanging the ceiling: Use drywall adhesive to seal between the drywall and each framing member, and try not to smear the adhesive when installing the drywall
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Air Barriers
An Air Barrier Is an Essential Part of the Building Envelope
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Ductless Minisplit Heat Pumps
Heating and Cooling Without Central Ducts
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Inground Gutters
Inground Gutters Keep Water Away from the Basement
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VIDEOS: Job Site Visits
GREEN JOB SITES AROUND THE COUNTRY Real people building green homes all over the place
