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When It’s Better to Demolish an Old House than to Patch It Up
A question about the merits of buying a tear-down prompt some thoughts on recycling and landfills
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Five Rules for Wall Design
A few principles to guide designers of high-performance homes
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Pete’s Puzzle: Greater Air Leakage After Spray Foam
Three blower door tests, performed over time, reveal increasing air leakage. Could it be a moisture-related phenomenon?
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How To Talk About Building Science
Building science is complicated. When talking to clients or new employees, keep it simple.
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Urban Rustic: Completing the Wall Assembly
Rockwool insulation and a smart vapor retarder complete the wall assembly
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How to Choose Insulation
We asked five builders for their go-to insulation strategies. Here's what they said.
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17 Steps to Better Duct Systems
Follow these tips for quieter ducts, better air delivery, and happier clients
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Air Sealed and On Piers
A builder uses rented lifts to raise the floor system to a comfortable working height before lowering and fastening it to the foundation
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The Green Police: Product Retrospective (volume 2)
More reflections from Carl Seville and Michael Anschel on some of the emerging green building products of the early 2000s
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Wanted: Windows for a Northern Retrofit
Sorting through the options for a window replacement or overhaul in New York City