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Insulating Rim Joists
Use rigid foam or spray foam, not fiberglass or mineral wool
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Is Negative Pressure Causing a Problem in Your Home?
And if so, what is causing it?
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Should We Generate Energy by Burning Our Trash?
As the world's garbage piles up, a controveresy over waste-to-energy incineration continues
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How the U.S. Power Grid Is Evolving to Handle Solar and Wind
As renewable energy sources move mainstream, electricity generation and distribution systems are getting an extreme makeover
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Is Using Closed-Cell Spray Foam Worth the Trade-Offs?
This insulation material is popular for its high R-value and good air-sealing and vapor-blocking properties, but cost, health, and environmental concerns cause some builders to have second thoughts.
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Choices for Roof Underlayment Continue to Expand
Synthetics are taking over, but the industry remains divided on a standard definition
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Could Renewable Natural Gas Be the Next Big Thing in Green Energy?
An increasing number of businesses are using small-scale biogas systems to capture methane from food waste, manure, and other sources
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How Many Solar Panels Does It Take to Power an Electric Car?
It's not rocket science, but estimating the amount of energy requires some calculations
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Does a Concrete House Make Sense?
An owner/builder is intrigued with the idea of adding insulation to the exterior of poured concrete walls
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More Stringent Energy Codes Don’t Necessarily Save Energy
Although energy codes for commercial buildings have ramped up significantly, energy use for these buildings has barely changed