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Air-Sealing Electrical Penetrations
Penetrations in a wall assembly to accommodate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing lines are a source of air leakage and need to be sealed
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As Solar Panels Age Out, Recyclers Hope to Cash In
Solar panels have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years and contain valuable metals, including silver and copper
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Insulation for a Conditioned Basement
Controlling moisture is the key to a healthy interior environment
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Do Deep-Energy Retrofits Make Sense?
One design-build firm says no and instead favors modest building envelope upgrades, larger heat pump systems, and residential solar production
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Heat Pump or Furnace: Which is Better for Comfort?
It is a matter of distribution rather than air temperature
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Rice Husk Siding and Trim Board
A bio-based board product modeled on polymer-husk technology hypes wood-like appearance and PVC-comparable performance, among other qualities
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Training for the Trades, Part 4
Sashco provides best practices for maintaining log homes, a notoriously problematic building type
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Energy-Saving Advice From the 1970s
Some of these old energy tips pass the test of time, while others are best forgotten
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Why Energy Efficiency Matters More than Ever
Transitioning to all-electric power for our homes and vehicles means increased demand for already-limitied clean, renewable energy, which makes energy efficiency critical
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Alternatives to Zip System Sheathing
The increased costs of OSB have led high performance–home builders to search for replacement products that integrate sheathing, insulation, and water and air control layers. Here are a few.
