Insulation (general)- Page 2 of 12
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Another Look at Spray Foam
From the development of blowing agents to post-installation field testing, expert Henri Fennell covers spray foam topics sure to be familiar as well as new terrain
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Getting Continuous Exterior Insulation Right
From choosing products to their compatibility with other control layers to assemblies that work, take a deep dive into CEI
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Building Code Meets Building Science
Five ways residential building codes have begun to align with building science–directed best practices
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Air-Sealing and Insulating an Existing Wall
What are the most effective air-sealing strategies and best insulation types for minimizing airflow through a north-facing wall?
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Building Mistakes to Avoid, Part 1
From missing flashing details to incomplete roof venting, understanding how things go wrong is a good initial step toward getting them right
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Making Home Energy Upgrades
Guidance for choosing building assemblies and products that will reduce heating/cooling loads and operational costs
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Design for Low-Carbon Building
Details from a Pretty Good House provide a roadmap to lowering a building’s carbon emissions
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IRC 2021 and the Ratio Rule for Hybrid Roof Insulation
Correcting an outdated table of energy code–mandated R-values
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Insulation and HVAC for a Detached Garage
Building scientist Kohta Ueno recommends slab, wall, and roof assemblies for a cold climate
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Choosing Wall Insulation for a New Build
What’s the best combination of exterior and interior insulation for a “forever” home?
