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A New Look at Thermal Imaging
An easily adopted diagnostic tool for identifying problem areas in a building envelope
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How Not to Solve the Climate Change Problem
Cutting carbon emissions remains the only reliable way to hold off catastrophic climate change
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Rotting Walls in a SIP House
A project to add a deck uncovers decay. Now what?
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Spray Foam Gone Wrong
Most installations go smoothly, but any one of several lapses can mean poor quality foam, adhesion problems, or unrelenting odors
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6 Ways to Ventilate Homes in Humid Climates
Pros and cons of six systems designed to keep indoor air fresh, dry, and comfortable
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Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations
What the building codes say about this cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations
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Satellites Help Combat the Urban Heat Island Effect
Early warnings about dangerously high temperatures help cities direct aid where it's needed most
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Zip System Panels as Primary Air Barrier
Detailing for control over air leakage in a net-positive house
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Are Expensive Building Components Necessary?
The short answer: probably not
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Three Types of Ventilation: Pros and Cons
An overview of code-compliant ventilation systems and key considerations when choosing between them