Product Guide
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How Smart Thermostats Help You Save Energy
With remote control, learning technology, geofencing, and other high-tech features, WIFI-enabled thermostats are trying to make up for unconnected programmable thermostats’ weaknesses
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Data Logging: Products and Performance
An overview of devices for monitoring temperature and humidity over time
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A New Vinyl-Laminated Exterior Foam Foundation Insulation
Lessons learned from working with FoundationPRO to insulate foundation walls from the outside
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New Paint Technologies
From air cleaning to energy generation to cooling, the possible future of paint is beyond anything we have known to date
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Balanced Whole-House Ventilation
Energy- and heat-recovery ventilators (ERVs and HRVs) keep indoor air quality high without a big energy penalty
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Cooling With Solar Technology
A new energy-saving system to protect buildings and the surfaces of objects from heat gain
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Liquid-Applied Water-Resistive Barriers
Some pros and cons of this alternative to mechanically fastened WRBs and a look at popular products
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Choosing a Mechanically Fastened WRB
Tyvek is the most well know house wrap, but there are lots of other options to consider
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A Buyer’s Guide to Windows
A resource for materials, styles, and ratings to help you choose the right windows
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How to Choose Sustainable Flooring
Information for sorting out flooring options when the goal is safety, durability, and low environmental impact
