Spray Foam Insulation- Page 3 of 7
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Deep-Energy Retrofit of a Centuries-Old Warehouse
A historical commercial building is turned into a live-work space using building-science principles
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Controlling Humidity in an Attic with Spray Foam Insulation
These preliminary data look promising, but the jury's still out
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Choosing Low-Carbon Insulation
Make informed selections based on more than R-value
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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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The Benefit of Larsen Trusses
Adding depth to exterior walls is a smart way to add lots of insulation
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Ducts in an Unconditioned Attic
The best place for ductwork is inside the thermal boundary of the house, not in an unconditioned, vented attic
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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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High-Performance Modern Design
A few solutions for achieving a contemporary aesthetic and ambitious energy goals
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Building Science Meets HOUSES by Design
Three projects, multiple challenges, and a few pretty pictures
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Smart High-Performance Homes Start With Good Design
Keep the mechanicals out of the attic and the plumbing runs short
