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A Drainage Plane Time Bomb Defused
The key was catching it early enough
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A Plethora of Building Science Conferences
Here’s my roundup of a whole bunch of the main conferences and then some
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Fiberglass Insulation Manufacturer Tackles Installation Quality
Owens Corning has published a document and video to help insulation contractors achieve the RESNET Grade 1 installation standard
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Three Types of Heating and Cooling Loads
Manual J gives you one of them, but what do you do about the others?
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How Replacing a Furnace Can Make You Less Comfortable
The problem arises when upgrading to a high-efficiency unit
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Choosing a Base Temperature for Degree Days
This reference point is important when using degree days for energy consumption analysis
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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