Blogs- Page 34 of 594
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Colorado River States Have Bought Some Time With a New Water Pact
The next step will be even more challenging
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Fixing Spray Foam Gaps in an Unvented Roof
Will gaps in the framing of a spray-foamed roof lead to damage?
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Moisture Management: Pretty Good Building Envelopes
The fundamentals of the Pretty Good House approach to handling water to protect a building from foundation to roof to ensure longevity
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Can Cold Surfaces Pull Moisture From Dry Air?
When water vapor from the air condenses on an interior surface that is lower than the dew point temperature, a moisture magnet is the result
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Zero Carbon, Without a Net
The new ASHRAE Standard 228 goes a long way toward clarifying net zero (or zero net) in terms of energy consumption but things are fuzzier with its treatment of carbon emissions
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GOP Targets Insurers That Consider Climate Risks
But it's still not clear how this orchestrated effort will affect pro-climate business plans
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Carbon in the Context of Residential Construction
Choosing home-building materials and methods that lower greenhouse gas emissions is key to reducing our climate impact
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How to Talk to Contractors About Exterior Insulation
Information and resources to share with general contractors to convey the value of "outsulation"
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Will a Heat Pump Work in an Old House?
If the system is correctly sized and installed, then the answer is yes
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Timber-Framed Solar Canopies
This creative approach to a ground-mounted PV array offers added functionality in one energy-producing package
