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Do Heat Pumps Work in Minnesota?
Yes! Gary Nelson does it without auxiliary heat
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Minisplit Installation Failure
The lessons I learn are the best thing to come out of other people's mistakes
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How Heat Moves
Like structural and wind loads, the direction that heat loads travel depends on the source
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The BS* + Beer Show: 2nd Annual Wall Assembly Design Competition
We get an update on submissions and discuss the competition's evaluation criteria
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Integrating Windows to Ensure Building Performance
A detail for wrapping the sill into a wall assembly’s four control layers
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Ensuring a Good Weather-Resistant Barrier
A few strategies for getting the tightest seal possible
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Trombe Wall Solution
A strategy for radiant heat gain addresses the challenge of siting a Passive House due north
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Insulation Retrofit for an Existing Concrete Slab and 2×4 Walls
Rather than scrapping what's there, enhance and detail it to improve performance
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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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Wall Sleeves: The Accessory You Never Knew You Needed
Sealing wall penetrations should be part of every minisplit installation