Cellulose Insulation- Page 4 of 4
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What Is My Roof Trying to Tell Me?
It's possible the pattern of melting snow suggests that something is amiss with the insulation
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Fibrous Insulation Types and Considerations
Ruminations on the recycled content and carbon load of "warm and fluffy" insulation types
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A First-Time Builder Demonstrates a Keen Understanding of Building Science, Part 1
After years of research, Everett Kramer is building his family home using leading-edge green-building strategies
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5 High-Performance Details
Architect Elizabeth DiSalvo shares a few of her preferred cold-climate construction details for foundations, walls, and roofs
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The BS* + Beer Show: Deep-Energy Retrofit of an Old Timber-Frame House
Mason Lord, founder of Hudson Valley Preservation, shares a close-up look at what it takes to save a historic home using building science-based methods and products
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Let’s Solve This Insulation Puzzle
Looking for ways to reduce thermal bridging when continuous insulation on the building exterior isn't an option
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Designing for a Hot, Humid City
In an interview, architect Peter Pfeiffer shares lessons learned throughout his career as we look at a modern farmhouse his firm recently designed.
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Walls With Interior Rigid Foam
When remodeling an older home, it sometimes makes sense to install rigid foam on the interior side of exterior walls
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Insulating Low-Slope Residential Roofs
Unless you’re careful, your low-slope roof can end up with damp sheathing
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Can Exterior Foam Insulation Cause Mold and Moisture Problems?
A thick layer of rigid foam insulation amounts to a vapor barrier on the outside of a house. Won't this trap moisture and rot the OSB?
