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Understanding Drying Potential
A look at the chemistry and physics of how exterior walls respond to water vapor
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Using Wood-Fiber Exterior Insulation for a Net-Zero Construction
Builder Ben Bogie introduces us to the science and benefits of wood-fiber insulation, plus he explains his installation process for the material on his latest construction project.
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Are Powered Attic Ventilators Ever a Good Idea?
Clearing up the ongoing confusion around the usefulness (or futility) of attic fans
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The Concrete-Free Floating-Plywood Slab Assembly
Watch builder Josh Salinger show how to reduce the environmental impact of a new home by omitting the concrete from the ground-level floors
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What Determines Indoor Carbon Dioxide Levels?
A number of factors can influence CO2 concentrations in a building. Knowing what they are and how ventilation requirements change depending on circumstances is a good first step toward healthy indoor air quailty.
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Energy-Smart HVAC
How this cutting-edge, energy-lean mechanical system heats and cools a new home
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Flux: A Building Science Term Defined
Understanding the intricacies of how moisture, air, and heat flow through surfaces
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Zonal Pressure Diagnostics, Part II
Understanding the relationship between building envelope and attached unconditioned zones in terms of total air leakage
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Does Poorly Installed Insulation Decrease R-Value?
Yes, and here's some guidance on just how much R-Value can be impacted by shoddy insulation work
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Oversizing a Minisplit Heat Pump System
Without knowing the proper heating and cooling loads, you can lose the benefit of a variable-capacity HVAC system
