Dry
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Montana Kids Win Historic Climate Lawsuit
Here’s why it could set a powerful precedent
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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
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Setting a Minimum Gap for a Vented Rainscreen
Builders often use 1x material to set gap, but will the assembly still work with a much smaller space?
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Designing a House for a Hot Climate
Pay attention to roof details, window specifications, and duct system design
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SIP: Checking Foundation Square
There are many types of prefabricated structurally insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…
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SIP: Band Panel Placement
There are many types of prefabricated structured insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…
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SIP: Securing Floor Joists to Band Panels
There are many types of prefabricated structured insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…
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Wingnut Blower-Door Testing
The amount of air leakage allowed by code is an informational eye-opener
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The BS* + Beer Show: A Deep Dive Into Dehumidification
The swath of the US where dedicated dehumidification is needed is probably bigger than you think (and growing)
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Best In Show
A GBA contributor shares the products that impressed him most at Green Build and the International Builders' show