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Dealing with a High-Capacity Range Hood
Big fans need lots of makeup air, but where does it come from?
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How to Track Down Leaks in Forced-Air Ductwork
Can ducts be effectively sealed from the inside?
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How to Make a SIP Roof Better
Will a layer of rigid foam over the panel help or hurt?
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Can Cellulose be Used in an Unvented Roof?
Without ridge or soffit vents, the concern is moisture accumulation
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Can Polyethylene Be Used as an Air Barrier?
A material that's fallen out of favor might still have a legitimate use
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Is There Such a Thing as a Perfect Building Envelope?
The insulation method proposed by this GBA reader requires a lot of foam
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Are Blower-Door Regulations Too Big a Burden?
An owner/builder struggles with the uncertain cost of airtightness testing
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Does R-Value Trump Thermal Mass?
Choosing between insulated concrete forms and wood-framed walls
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How to Build Efficiently in Massachusetts
Plans call for a slab-on-grade foundation with radiant heat and double-stud walls. Comments?
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Is the Green Movement Just Spinning Its Wheels?
Can individuals make a real dent in climate change, or does our future hinge on government intervention?