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Designing with the Air Barrier as a Priority
These smart air-sealing details illustrate how producing a great air barrier begins on the drawing board
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Is Open-Joint Siding a Good Decision?
It may be a popular look, but do gaps in siding really make sense?
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A Fresh Look at Water-Resistive Barriers
Pay attention to installation details, and remember to include a rainscreen gap
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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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Meet the New Introverter Heat Pump
This new minisplit is quietly efficient and hoping you won’t notice
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Green Banks’ Funding Is in the Trump Administration’s Crosshairs
In a legally dubious move, an attempt to roll back the IRA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and reclaim $20 billion in congressionally approved grants
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Ventilating With a Super-Efficient ERV
How a Zehnder ERV works to improve the quality of the indoor environment
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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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How to Fix Ice Dams When Reroofing
Air-sealing and insulating an old roof on a budget and while maintaining the historic character of the house is a balancing act
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The Edison in Milwaukee Wants to Be More Than the Next Mass Timber High Rise
Now under construction, Neutral’s 31-story residential tower is pursuing Phius and Living Building Challenge certifications.
