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Attic Ventilation for a Revamped Timberframe
Will these plans for a vented rainscreen include enough ventilation for the attic?
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Air-Source or Ground-Source Heat Pump?
The type of equipment is a key consideration, but so is the system's capacity: Err on the side of small
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Building Strategies in a Hot, Humid Climate
Will a high-mass wall benefit a home built in the tropics, and where should the insulation go?
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Rainscreen Details for a Board-and-Batten Retrofit
A homeowner plans to replace tired vinyl siding with new cladding, but needs help with exterior insulation details
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Hedging Bets on a Heating and Cooling System
Does it make sense to Install both a hydronic heat system and a heat pump for AC?
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Energy Upgrades on a Budget
A homeowner looks to replace a water heater and HVAC system as part of an efficiency overhaul
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What Happened In This Roof?
After an unconventional spray-foam installation, stains appear on the side of the house
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Hiding a Ductless Minisplit Head
Ductless minisplits get high marks for performance, but not everyone likes looking at them
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Can a Range Hood and an ERV be Integrated?
A reader asks whether installing an energy recovery ventilator in a new house will limit the capacity of a range hood
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When It’s Better to Demolish an Old House than to Patch It Up
A question about the merits of buying a tear-down prompt some thoughts on recycling and landfills
