Energy Efficient
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Building Plans for Energy Efficient Basement Remodeling
How to Finish a Basement for Energy Efficiency and Comfort: Details for a basement that insulates against water, weather, and radon gas. There are 23 construction drawings in this basement…
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Building Plans for Insulated and Conditioned Crawlspaces
How to Seal A Crawlspace from Air and Water Leaks: Construction Details For a Mold-free, Energy-Efficient Crawlspace. 23 Encapsulated crawlspace details for a tighter, more energy-efficient , healthier, and more…
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Rigid Foam Insulation
Versatile and Effective, Rigid Foam Can Be Used in Walls, Roofs, and Foundations UPDATED 8/9/2012
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Spray Foam Insulation: Open and Closed Cell
Spray Foam Is the King of Insulations — Stellar Performance and a Price to Match UPDATED 4/11/2014
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Blown-In or Loose-Fill Insulation
Fill the Whole Framing Cavity — Even Irregularly Shaped Ones
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Batt and Blanket Insulation
Inexpensive and Easy to Handle, Batts are The Most Common Insulation UPDATED 8/21/2012
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Insulation Overview
The Job of Insulation Is to Slow Heat Flow — UPDATED 11/16/2012
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Insulating Roofs, Walls, and Floors
Choose the Right Insulation for Each Part of the House UPDATED 4/12/2013
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The Time for Building Green Homes has Arrived
_The Link Between Energy Efficiency and Our Country's Best Interests Are Now Well Understood. Here's five reasons why the time is ripe to build and remodel green_ In my last…