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Contemplating an Off-Grid Future
A response to recent predictions by Joe Lstiburek
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All About Dry Wells
A dry well can be anything from a rock-filled hole in the ground to an engineered system with concrete components
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Determining Sub-Slab Rigid Foam Thickness
Choosing the R-value of horizontal sub-slab insulation is tricky
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Summertime Condensation Near the Peak of a Cathedral Ceiling
A proposed explanation for a building science mystery
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Is it Time to Move Away From ACH @50 Pascals?
Momentum is building to abandon ach50 in favor of cfm50 per square foot of shell area
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Building with Cob and Straw
In British Columbia, the Mudgirls provide a revolutionary example for green builders to emulate
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Vapor Diffusion Ports
In hot climates, vapor diffusion ports can help an unvented attic stay dry
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Insulating Basement Walls With Embedded Joists
If the ends of your floor joists are embedded in the foundation walls, assess the situation carefully before you insulate
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Insulating Scissors Trusses
If your ceiling is too steep, the blown-in insulation might slump or slide
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Preventing Lightning Damage
Do lightning rods work?