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Insulating a Metal Building
If you’re erecting a new steel-framed building, pay attention to air sealing and thermal bridging
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The Perfect Weather for a Dehumidifier
Sometimes the best time to dehumidify is in January
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It’s Not that Hard… Or Is It?
A new blogger introduces himself, doubts and all
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The 2019 HIVE Conference
Carl's insights from the recent Housing, Innovation, Vision, and Economics event in Austin, TX.
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Five Walls that Work
Whether you follow your local building code or shoot for high performance, use this guide to make sure your walls won't fail
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Makeup Air for Kitchen Exhaust
What the code does and doesn't say about kitchen exhaust and makeup air and how to prevent backdrafting of certain combustion appliances
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A Better Path to a Low-Carbon Future?
Building materials capable of reducing up-front carbon to zero are available, code-compliant, and affordable, study shows
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Is Air-Sealing “Mostly BS”?
If you consider economics alone, it's a hard sell. But energy-efficiency is only part of the picture.
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Insulating Rim Joists
Use rigid foam or spray foam, not fiberglass or mineral wool
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Is Negative Pressure Causing a Problem in Your Home?
And if so, what is causing it?