Blogs- Page 79 of 590
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Balanced Ventilation with HRVs and ERVs
Energy- and heat-recovery ventilators keep indoor air quality high without a big energy penalty
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The Ratio Rule for Hybrid Roof Insulation
Ensuring the right combination of R-values above and below a roof deck
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Replacing HFC Refrigerants
A look at the transition away from refrigerants with high global warming potential toward A2L refrigerants for next-generation heat pumps and air conditioners
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Purified Wastewater Now Figures in Conservation Plans in the West
Despite the yuck factor, water agencies see reuse as a way to cope with dwindling supplies
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The Benefits and Risks of Exterior Insulation
Determining whether or not it makes sense to add exterior insulated sheathing
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The BS* + Beer Show: Sheet Goods as Air Barriers
The conclusion is yes, sheet goods can make good air barriers if detailed correctly
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The Best Way to Build a House
Some considerations to take into account when designing and planning a new home
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Radon Mitigation
There are passive and active systems for keeping radon gas from poisoning indoor air—here’s what to know to get them right
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Better Energy Efficiency With Insulated Headers
A detail for creating a cavity to hold insulation at window and door openings
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Can Retrofitting Dams for Hydro Give Green Energy a Boost?
The era of building big dams is over in the U.S., but existing dams can be modified to produce power