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Why North America Needs Its Own Passive House Standard
It’s not just about climate
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The RESNET Standard Becomes the New Ventilation Battleground
A new amendment from RESNET would alter the application of ASHRAE 62.2-2013 in the HERS Standards
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From Superinsulation to Passive House, With a Trip Across the Pond
A bit of history and a look at where the Passive House movement stands in North America
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Complex Three-Dimensional Air Flow Networks
That’s what most buildings are or want to be
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How I Fixed My Leaky, Underinsulated Exterior Wall
Rigid foam, spray foam, and fiberglass now give me an airtight, well insulated wall
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Air Flow Pathways in a Leaky Exterior Wall
I found some interesting air leakage evidence while remodeling my bathroom
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Five Types of R-Value
There’s a lot more to insulation than the number on the package
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The Water Efficiency Rating Score (WERS)
The Green Builder Coalition’s new tool is ready
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More About Global Warming and Insulation
It’s not as straightforward as many seem to believe
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Can Your Water-Resistive Barrier Take UV Exposure?
A recent report shows alarming degradation of water resistance in some WRBs after exposure to ultraviolet radiation
