Building Matters
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Vapor: Pressure, Permeance, and Permeability
A few mental visuals to help understand that elusive moisture menace
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FAQ: Adding a Capillary Break to the Footing
It may not be common practice, but adding a membrane or liquid-applied capillary break is highly recommended
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Wood Moisture Content: What Are We Measuring?
Understanding the relationship between wood and water can make you a better builder
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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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Vinyl Recycling
Shedding light on the challenge of reusing plastics
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Why We Need Building Sensors
Understanding the payoff of diagnostic monitoring tools
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A Revolution in Building
Houses are becoming more complicated, material options are multiplying, and our workforce is stretched thin. We can all do more to help.
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The BS* + Beer Show: Making the Most of Minisplits
These heat pumps are an excellent option for heating and cooling some high-performance homes. Our expert panelists share the pros and pitfalls, and how to use minisplits well.
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Climate Change for Builders: The Biggest Opportunity
Faced with consequences equivalent to a giant asteroid set to hit the earth in 10 to 50 years, we designers and builders owe it to the future to do our part—and we need to start right now
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Minimizing Concrete in a Slab-on-Grade Home
Whether your goal is to cut construction costs, minimize environmental impact, or both, there are practical ways to build a home with less concrete
