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Does Spray Foam in the Attic Make It a High-Performance Home?
And can it ever be called "high-performance" if the attic insulation is only R-20?
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Conditioned House Meets Unconditioned Garage, Part I
A detail for continuous control layers at the intersection of an attached garage wall and an exterior house wall
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Flattening the Climate Curve
A look at atmospheric super pollutants and how the building trades can help mitigate the damage they cause
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In Europe, Backlash Grows Over Incinerating Garbage
After years of supporting waste-to-energy plants, the EU confronts their role in carbon emissions
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The BS* + Beer Show: Residential to Commercial–What Can We Learn?
We hear about transferable skills and methods worth adopting
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A New Generation of Heat-Pump Water Heaters is on the Way
Plug-in versions will run on standard household current, opening the door to wider market adoption
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The Mythical Threat to Double-Stud Walls
Data indicate wood moisture content and seasonal temperatures do not work together to destroy this assembly
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How to Reduce Refrigerant Leaks from Heat Pumps
Comprehensive testing is a critical component of a leak-prevention strategy. Here are four tests to run during the installation period.
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2022 Is New Target for Launch of TimberHP Wood-Fiber Insulation
Work continues at a former paper mill in Maine where three production lines will be built
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Installing Solar Panels Over Rigid Foam Insulation
Solar installers steer clear of this Passive House retrofit and the owner figures out why