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Developing the proper spray foam insulation strategy can improve the performance of your homes.
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Maximizing performance with five steps -- design through testing.
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New research, code requirements, and material assemblies are driving strategic changes rainscreens.
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Gaseous pollutants and particulate matter create an invisible pollutant soup in homes. The type of air filters you provide can have a lasting impact on indoor air quality.
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The residential building industry has enough controversial construction techniques, incorrect product applications, antiquated codes, and old wives’ tales to confuse anybody seeking the right way to build. And vapor barriers rank high on that list.
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Nowhere is an understanding of building science more important than in designing the building enclosure.
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How to avoid the five most common errors builders make when it comes to energy, health, and resource efficiency.
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Blower door, duct blaster, and other tests are a vital component of building science.
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Performance requirements for wood-framed wall systems have changed considerably. Here’s how to meet today’s conditions and set new standards.
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Of the many principles incorporated into green building, moisture management is key to succeeding in at least two: health (in terms of avoiding mold) and durability (in terms of avoiding premature deterioration of materials). And while the business of building homes gets more difficult and more...