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Energy Efficiency Is Narrowing the Stupid/Hurt Gap
As homes become more energy efficient, the margin for error decreases
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The Importance of Defining the Building Enclosure
This new home has a murky boundary between inside and outside
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The Principles, Uses, and Limitations of WUFI
Hygrothermal analysis examined at Building Science Corporation's Expert Session
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How NOT to Install Windows in a New Home
Doing things in the wrong order can cost more and lead to moisture problems
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Calculating Heating Degree Days
A lot of people know the number of HDD for their location — but where does that number come from?
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A Best Practices Manual That Can Help You with the Details
Hammer & Hand, a construction company from the Pacific Northwest, is sharing its best practices with everyone
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How Worried Should You Be About Asbestos in Older Homes?
From duct tape to pipe wrap to vermiculite insulation, older homes can contain a lot of asbestos
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Spray Foam Insulated Homes Need Ventilation
Contractors who don't ensure adequate ventilation put themselves — and their customers — at risk
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The Diminishing Returns of Adding Insulation
A look at the numbers behind this oft-heard expression
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Using Server Farms to Heat Buildings
Amazon is planning to heat its new Seattle offices with waste heat from a nearby data center