Blogs- Page 228 of 593
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Is This SIP Roof In Trouble?
A roof made of structural insulated panels develops ice dams and shows signs of water leaks. Now what?
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Installing Closed-Cell Spray Foam Between Studs is a Waste
Why open-cell foam makes more sense than closed-cell foam between studs
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Pete’s Puzzle: Fanciful Fuel
Where did the water and blue-green staining on this fireplace support column come from?
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A Move Toward More Helpful Appraisals
Home buyers in some states will see the HERS Index listed on the appraisal form
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Does a Bigger Volume Mean More Heating and Cooling Load?
Many people answer this question incorrectly
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Sungevity Finds a New Buyer
After another round of employee layoffs, the company files for bankruptcy
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My Net Zero Conundrum
Rather than focus on individual building NZE, shouldn't we be considering individual building performance, before renewables, as a higher benchmark?
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CarMic House: Taming a Basement from Hell
All it took was water management, insulation, air sealing, and code-approved window egress
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A Visit to a LEED Platinum Office Building
This high-rise building in Manitoba has high indoor air quality and low energy bills
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Airport House: Walls and Insulation
An exterior layer or rigid foam insulation will reduce thermal bridging