Cold
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Indoor Relative Humidity and Window Condensation
A practical solution to preventing wood-framed windows from sweating in a tight house
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Why Some People Are Susceptible to Climate Change Denial
All-or-nothing thinking makes it easy to refute scientifically sound conclusions
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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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Alaska Builder Faces an Insulating Dilemma
His desire to stay foam-free launches a search for other options, but some products have been hard to find
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BS*+Beer, CANADA
Canadian residential building pros introduce the new BS*+Beer, CANADA chapter set to launch in May
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Preparing an Old House for Electrification, Part 1
Questions to ask as you prepare to transition away from fossil-fueled systems and equipment
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Heat Pump or Furnace: Which is Better for Comfort?
It is a matter of distribution rather than air temperature
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Heat Pumps for Cold Climates
Advances in air-source heat pump technology have led to equipment that is effective at low temperatures. Here’s a look at how they work and why they are a viable option.
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Going All Electric in a Cold Climate
Data-supported strategies and systems for transitioning away from fossil fuel and toward all-electric energy
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Detailing a Bonus Space in a High-Performance Home
A room above an unconditioned garage and below a vented attic in a cold climate requires special considerations
