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Climate-Tech Startup Designs New AC System
Massachusetts-based Transaera is rolling outs it first pilot projects in U.S.
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Where to Install the Heat Source in a Radiant Floor
In a whole-floor system, should the tubing be integrated with the rebar, or embedded in a topping slab?
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Achieving Affordable High-Performance Homes
Using small-house design principles, prefabrication construction technologies, and strategically chosen high-performance building elements, a small neighborhood developer keeps costs below the median in his market
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Most Common Vapor Retarder for Crawlspaces
Polyethylene sheeting is the preferred material for crawlspace encapsulation because it satisfies IRC requirements and is cost effective, readily available, and easy to install
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Mass Timber in the Southeast
A new multi-use building is the first mass timber project in Georgia to be built with local timber and a regional supply chain
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How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires
Here's what fire prevention experts says is most important
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Carbon Emissions in a Typical New Production Home
A case study report from the NREL shows the importance of selecting materials and construction practices that reduce carbon emissions in homebuilding
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The Fundamentals of Thermal Imaging
Learn how to use an IR camera for identifying problem places in a building enclosure
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Getting Rid of Roof Penetrations
When making upgrades to your roof, seal up as many penetrations as possible to reduce the risk of water leaks
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Furred Continuous Insulation Wall Assembly to Meet 2021 Codes
A wall designed to be readily adopted by builders as an alternative to more complicated walls with continuous exterior insulation
