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Code-Minimum is the New Green
Green building hits a brick wall
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Preparing an Old House for Electrification, Part 1
Questions to ask as you prepare to transition away from fossil-fueled systems and equipment
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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
