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How to Look at a House like a Building Scientist (Part 4: Water)
I'm back, with the fourth article in a series on various building diagnostic tools and techniques that I use in my work sleuthing out problems in buildings. You can see…
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The BS* + Beer Show: Choosing and Using Water-Resistive Barriers
Our panelists on last week's *building science show were builders Jake Bruton and Ben Bogie who have over a half-century of combined experience choosing and using water-resistive barriers (WRBs) for the high-performance…
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Understanding Filter Ratings: MERV, FPR, and MPR
As much as I've written about filters and filtration in this blog, I have to confess there's one aspect of filter efficiency I've resisted learning about. Every article I've written…
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The BS* + Beer Show: The Benefits of Bio-Based Building Materials
If you come to GBA because climate issues matter to you and as a building professional, DIYer, and/or homeowner, you know that where you can make an impact is in…
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The BS* + Beer Show: Making Concrete More Sustainable
We've all heard it, and Bruce King confirms it in his presentation, concrete is responsible for 8% of global green house gas emissions. Concrete includes a number of ingredients, like…
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HVAC Systems and the Spread of Coronavirus
Before this year, probably few people could list even five things they could do to keep themselves from getting a cold or the flu from someone in their house who…
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The BS* + Beer Show: Unvented Roofs and Fluffy Insulation
If you hang around GBA for even a few hours, you're likely to see the editors and regular GBA contributors advising people in the forum that the only way to…
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The BS* + Beer Show: Making the Most of Minisplits
Minisplits are a popular subject on GBA, and for good reasons. Ducted or ductless, these heat pumps are an excellent option for many low-load homes. But they are no silver…
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Can Buildings Take Vacation Too? (Part II)
Back in October, I wrote a blog post called "Can Buildings Take Vacation Too?" about the potential need to be concerned with moisture issues when a building is shut down…
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The BS* + Beer Show: Is It Time to Consider Panelized Walls?
Following up on the latest from the Green Architects' Lounge, in which Phil and Chris covered off-site construction and it's place in high-performance home building, last week's BS* + Beer…
