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How to Protect Structural Insulated Panels for the Long Term
Air-sealing both the exterior and the interior panel connections promotes the product's longevity
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Supply and Exhaust Ventilation
I inspected the ventilation strategy in my hotel room, and monitored CO2 levels, and was reminded of the importance of balanced ventilation
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Integrating an ERV or HRV into a Forced-Air System
This economical approach to healthy indoor air quality has its challenges
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What to Know About a High Radon Test Result
Radon is an indoor-air-quality concern because it causes cancer. Here's a primer on testing for radon and understanding the result.
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How to Kill the Performance of Your Insulation
Understand the impacts of thermal bridging from exterior insulation attachment systems
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Replacing an Air Conditioner With a Same-Size Heat Pump
When replacing a furnace with a heat pump, it's critical to determine the heating and cooling loads; do not assume the current system is sized correctly
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Making Sense of Energy and Power
Demystifying the watt to uncover the time unit within
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Preparing an Old House for Electrification, Part 1
Questions to ask as you prepare to transition away from fossil-fueled systems and equipment
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Heat Pump or Furnace: Which is Better for Comfort?
It is a matter of distribution rather than air temperature
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Should You Encapsulate Your Crawlspace?
Considerations include bulk water management and combustion appliances
