Blogs
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Home Data Logging
An introduction to technology for tracking how a house performs at any given time
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What Corporate Net-Zero Pledges Really Mean
There is plenty of wiggle room in promises to eliminate carbon emissions with offsets and carbon credits
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Air-Sealing a Tongue-and-Groove Ceiling
The homeowner will have to work from above in a cramped attic
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The BS* + Beer Show: Construction Instruction
An explanation of educational opportunities centered around building science principles and practices
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Widow’s Walk: An Inside Look at an Uncommon Roof Feature
Justin Fink takes us to the third floor of this house to show how a hip roof with a flat top is framed—plus, a roof hatch, adequate draining, and flared design details.
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Tips for a Dry Basement
On a new construction project, the right details will ensure that your basement stays dry
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How to Insulate a Short Attic Kneewall
Back in my home-performance contracting days (2004 to 2007), I spent a lot of time in unconditioned attics and crawlspaces. First, I was there to find problems. Then, if the…
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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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Foam Glass Plant to Open in Vermont
Process turns recycled glass into drainage and insulation base for construction
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A High-Performance Building Envelope for a Net-Zero Energy House
Working out trouble spots during the design phase helps keep a demonstration house on time and on budget
