Home Performance & Weatherization
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Running Bath Fans to Control Humidity
To know whether bath fans will help or hinder, compare the indoor and outdoor dew points
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Adding More Insulation to a Cathedral Ceiling
What’s the best way to increase the R-value of a vaulted ceiling?
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Finding Air Leaks with Ultrasonic Equipment
Testing a building enclosure's air leakage rate by measuring sound wave frequency
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Building to the Fortified Home Standard
A trip to the Gulf Coast underscores the harrowing complexities of hurricane damage and demonstrates best practices for protecting homes from severe weather events
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Adding New Exhaust Equipment
Before installing any type of exhaust system, determine its potential impact on the building's air safety
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10 Ways to Reduce Your Indoor Humidity
Get the low-hanging fruit that can help to lower humidity levels before you turn on a dehumidifier
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Fastening Porch Framing to a Wall with Exterior Insulation
A method for optimizing control layer continuity when transitioning from porch to house framing
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Passive House on Protected Land
This Montana homestead is a study in environmental stewardship and sustainable building practices
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Integrating Windows with Self-Adhered WRBs
Learn how to prep rough openings and use a line of flashing products when installing a window in a wall assembly with a water-resistive barrier
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InSoFast for Basement Insulation
A rundown of the properties of this EPS foam insulation product that solves for heat, air, and moisture flows
