Blogs- Page 48 of 598
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What’s Really Behind the Gas Stove Debate
The appliances barely contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, but they pave the way for heat and hot water
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Fixing Problems With a New Metal Roof
Adding a layer of exterior insulation looks likely, but the question is how much?
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Getting Started with Air-Sealing
More building departments are beginning to require verified air-sealing. With a little information and planning, even builders new to blower-door tests can do much better than code.
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The Impact of Wind Washing on Insulation R-Value
Defining airflow pathways is key to maintaining an insulation material's thermal resistance capacity
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Why a Net Zero Energy–Ready House Fails From a Sustainability Perspective
Upfront carbon emissions from products that reduce operational emissions must be part of a project's environmental profile
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Common Method of Sewer Repair Poses Health Risks
Toxic fumes can be pushed into homes and schools, but there are ways to lower the potential for harm
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Eco-Conscious Housing Solutions
A sustainbility-focused approach to neighborhood development challenges the status quo. But how much?
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European vs. U.S.–Manufactured Windows
It's impossible to compare European window U-factors to American window U-factors
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Undersized Heat Pump in an Arctic Blast
A heat pump's capacity to keep the house warm during an extreme cold weather event
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Another Look at Plywood
One builder’s thoughts on a tried-and-true sheathing material in light of today’s environmental concerns
