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Thinking Clearly About the 3 Levels of the Building Enclosure
Doing so can help you avoid scams, investigate failures, and maximize performance
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Is It Possible to Get Condensation on a Sponge?
A little building science puzzler on moisture and the properties of materials
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An Interesting Moisture Problem in a Trendy Restaurant
Observations by astute diners give clues as to the source
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SonicLQ: Reconnecting Acoustics and Airtightness
Early on in our work on energy-efficient homes, the connection between airtightness and sound centered on airport noise; now a new technology reconnects acoustics and air leakage
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The Truth About Al Gore’s Carbon Footprint
Now that Gore’s new movie is showing in theaters, the attacks on his credibility have begun
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The Joy of Flex
A recap of my Building Science Summer Camp presentation
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Raised-Heel Trusses Make Better Enclosures
This is another easy advanced framing technique for every home with roof trusses
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Using Total Effective Length in Duct Design
For air flow purposes, a duct system is often much longer than it appears
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Pete’s Puzzle: Mold on Painted Clapboards is Food for Thought
There is mold on the factory-primed, latex top-coated wood clapboards on the south but not the north side of our house
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Air Sealing the Ceiling Joists in an Attached Garage
A little forethought makes it a lot easier