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How Air Affects a House (1) – Building Science Podcast
Natural and mechanical forces can pressurize a house many ways. Because air carries so much moisture, air barriers are important for indoor air quality as well as energy efficiency. The problem is, air is hard to see.
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Insulation Retrofits on Old Masonry Buildings – Building Science Podcast
This week, Dr. Joe Lstiburek talks about retrofitting old masonry buildings with insulation and the water problems that it can cause.
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Rain Control in Energy Efficient Buildings – Building Science Podcast
This week, Dr. Joe Lstiburek talks about rain control in well-insulated buildings; specifically, how brick is affected by water, how it used to be installed, how it's installed today, how it should be installed, and why. Part 1 of a 2-part series on water management.
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How to Use Climate Consultant 4
A handy tool for connecting weather data to home building design
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The Perfect Wall, Roof, and Slab — Building Science Podcast
Dr. Joe Lstiburek talks about enclosure design principles for energy-efficient houses. Insulation, air conditioning, heating, and forced-air delivery systems have all changed the physics of how houses work. Houses didn’t used to rot, but too many of them do now.
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Don’t Let This Happen to You
Omitting the sill pan under an exterior door is risky
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Simple DIY Tests for Housewraps
How do you know if your housewrap really works? In the good old days, we weatherlapped 3-ft. courses of building paper underneath our wall claddings, and that seemed to work…
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Reducing Our Carbon Footprint — Part Two
Boulder County’s Climate Smart loan program Part Two: A deeper level of action The first major step toward reducing your carbon footprint is understanding how much energy you use. Energy…
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Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Musings on Mazria, Lstiburek and Gifford: Part One
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Don’t Try This At Home: Armchair Building Science
Is the mold on the plywood in this attic the result of inadequate attic ventilation or air leakage?