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Code Inspection Isn’t Working
Most building inspectors lack the training needed to implement the energy provisions of the building code
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Three Ways to Insulate a Basement Wall
For interior insulation, you'll need to use either rigid foam boards or spray polyurethane foam
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Mouse Mystery
Dozens of mice were entering our house. But how?
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Misleading Energy Reports Used to Sell Spray Foam
A company in Pennsylvania is helping spray foam contractors skimp on R-value
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Ten Questions for Joe Lstiburek
I recently got a chance to interview one of the country's leading building scientists
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A Christmas Wish
GBA's annual holiday poem
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Five Cathedral Ceilings That Work
As long as you pay attention to minimum code requirements for R-values, these cathedral ceiling details can be used in all climate zones
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Limiting CO2 Releases When Clearing Land
A green builder pursues the idea of biochar production
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Residential PV Installations in Florida Remain Strong
Installers report that many solar customers are asking for batteries
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Three Books on PV-Equipped Homes
Two of these books focus on zero-energy homes, while the third tackles residential photovoltaic systems
