Blogs- Page 59 of 598
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Construction Sealants
Detangling a confusing category of materials to help builders determine application suitability and material compatibility
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The Inflation Reduction Act and Residential Tax Credits
An explanation of the new law’s provisions for homeowners looking to make energy efficiency upgrades
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Undisclosed Flood Damage Financially Soaks Home Buyers
In New York, hidden costs due to flooding could top $100,000 over the life of a mortgage
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Double-Stud Wall vs. Exterior Insulation
A high-performance wall assembly is a given, but which one makes the most sense?
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Thoughts for Owner-High-Performance Builders
We live in an age when all the information you need to design and build a great home is at your fingertips. And still, the gaps between knowledge and experience are humbling.
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Whole-House Electricity Monitoring
A look at the functionalities and applications of a newly installed home energy-usage monitor
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Interpreting Thermal Images
Understanding the results when using infrared technology to identify problems in building envelopes
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The Inflation Reduction Act Strengthens EPA’s Hand
The legislation doesn't get around the Supreme Court's cilmate ruling but it does give the EPA more leeway in the future
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The BS* + Beer Show: Fixing Common Building Problems
A visual-heavy explantion of typical deficiencies seen in existing houses
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‘Pretty Good House’ Book Review
Lessons to glean from a new book by four Maine-based homebuilding experts: Dan Kolbert, Emily Mottram, Michael Maines, and Christopher Briley
