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Designing an Air Barrier for a Timbered Cathedral Ceiling
Exposed timber trusses will make air sealing more complicated
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Help for an Ailing Water Heater
Would a tankless electric water heater be a good way to boost the output of a heat-pump water heater?
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Do These Walls Need a Vapor Barrier?
The owner-builder's uncle suggests poly in both the walls and ceiling. Is he right?
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Comparing High-Performance Wall Options
An owner-builder aiming for R-50 exterior walls ponders the best way of reaching his goal
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The Air in My House Is Too Dry
In Ontario, a homeowner wonders why relative humidity inside his house is so low and what he can do to raise it
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Insulated Sheathing in a Cold Climate
An owner/builder in North Dakota is concerned about the R-value of the exterior rigid foam on his walls
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Heating a New House in Nova Scotia
An owner-builder plans to heat her home with a combination of radiant-floor heat and a wood stove
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Coping With High Humidity and Mold
In southern Vermont, a tight, well-insulated house is showing isolated areas of mold
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How to Insulate a Raised Floor
When there’s not enough room under the building to work, how can a continuous layer of insulation be installed?
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Insulating and Air Sealing a Vaulted Ceiling
An owner-builder looks for advice on creating a trouble-free roof assembly
