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Central Air Conditioning vs. Window Units
Pros and cons of central AC vs. window-mounted units
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Choosing a Durable Roof Assembly with High R-Value
A cathedral-style roof system evolves and is value engineered to be cost effective and resilient
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Renovate or Rebuild?
Determining the course of action for upgrading a home's building envelope
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Planning for Back-up Power
What is the best electric panel configuration to service a house during a power outage?
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Moisture-Related Wood Shrinkage
What is the reason for gaps between tongue-and-groove roof lumber?
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Fixing Spray Foam Gaps in an Unvented Roof
Will gaps in the framing of a spray-foamed roof lead to damage?
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Heat Pumps in a Cold Climate
When the power goes out, what is the best backup system?
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Off-Gassing Worries Upends a Renovation
Conerns about flame retardants in closed-cell foam prompts a change in plans
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Setting a Minimum Gap for a Vented Rainscreen
Builders often use 1x material to set gap, but will the assembly still work with a much smaller space?
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Protecting a Concrete Slab Through a Long Winter
Without a heated building above it, is a frost-protected shallow foundation at risk of damage from below-freezing temperatures?