Cold
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Details for a “High-Performance Garage”
An insulated slab, Larsen truss wall system, careful air-sealing, and dense-packed insulation in deep cavities mitigate heat losses at a garage door
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Rafter Tail Removal for Home Performance Upgrade
A “chainsaw retrofit” was the solution for creating continuous air and thermal barriers from wall to roof on an old timber-frame farmhouse
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Adding Exterior Insulation to Existing Homes
Firsthand experience informs this basic plan for installing rigid insulation on the outside of an older building
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Integration of Three Wood-Based Products
Pre-fab CLT panels, wood fiber insulation, and heat-treated ash siding combine for a high-performance building enclosure
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Protecting Heat Pumps from Rain and Snow
Tips and product recommendations for ensuring optimal heat pump performance under wet and potentially damaging conditions
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SANCO2 Heat Pump Water Heater
Some feedback from the field regarding the SANCO2 HPWH, a newer option for pros spec'ing high-performance mechanical equipment
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Job Site Heaters
Cold weather construction often requires a temporary heat source. Here are some types of portable heaters and considerations when choosing one.
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A Low-Slope Roof in a Cold Climate
An energy-efficient build on a lean budget uses methods and materials unconventional for the region
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Indoor Relative Humidity and Window Condensation
A practical solution to preventing wood-framed windows from sweating in a tight house
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Why Some People Are Susceptible to Climate Change Denial
All-or-nothing thinking makes it easy to refute scientifically sound conclusions