Product Guide
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Considering Biochar’s Potential in Low-Carbon Concrete
The environmental and social co-benefits of sourcing from unexpected waste streams
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New Product: Smartrock
The marriage of two materials to produce a new interior insulation for masonry and concrete walls
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New Wood Product from Kraft Paper
Swedish company PaperShell's new Circular material is a high-performance replacement for plastics, aluminum, and glass fiber
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Revisiting Pipe Insulation
Insulating hot water lines and hydronic heating pipe saves energy and money. It's nice when it looks good, but more important is performance.
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It May Be Time to Consider an Electric Fireplace
In tight, well-insulated homes, electric fireplaces don't have the same energy penalty and air-quality risks that burning wood or gas can have
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An Introduction to Tilt-and-Turn Windows
A remodeler takes a deep dive into these European windows that are unique in function and performance
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Eco-Panels Review: Promise and Pitfalls
A pump house project provided a low-risk opportunity to try a new take on structural insulated panels
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Deciding Between 120V and 240V Heat-Pump Water Heaters
If you can put off an emergency decision when it's time for a new water heater, considering capacity, power requirements, timing, and cost will lead you to a smarter decision
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A New Product from Wood Waste Streams
Cambium is pioneering repurposed wood and mass timber production with supply-chain efficiencies and salvaged wood waste
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FAQs on HPWHs
Even though heat-pump water heaters have been available for over a decade, there’s still confusion about their efficiency, cost, sizing, and more.