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Flatrock Passive: Insulation and an Air Barrier
Compressing fiberglass batts behind an OSB air barrier lowers their nominal R-value but it still proves to be a good choice
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Solving Energy Poverty
Energy costs the same for everyone, making the energy burden up to three times heavier for low-income families
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Martin Holladay Named GBA Editor
Holladay takes over managing the website he helped create
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Three Code-Approved Tricks for Reducing Insulation Thickness
Savvy builders know that there are several legal ways to install less insulation than the minimum requirements in the prescriptive code table
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Cool Roofs Cut Urban Water Consumption
An LBNL study predicts widespread adoption of “cool roof” coverings would save millions of gallons of water per day
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U.S. Onshore Wind: Building on a Strong 2016
Wind is now the largest source of renewable power in the U.S.
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Exterior Insulation on 2×4 Walls Versus 2×6 Walls With Cavity Insulation Only
A look at some modeling results may help you decide
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Why Do People Invest in Home Energy Upgrades?
Homeowners are likely to consider issues other than cost, a study finds
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Tax Bill Would Deal a Blow to Renewables
Parts of the GOP bill would scale back incentives for wind and solar
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How to Insulate a Wood Foundation
A homeowner wonders whether exterior insulation is his best choice, and if so how it could be detailed on a log home