Hot Humid
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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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Four Ways to Duct a Dehumidifier
From best to pretty good, here are four approaches to ducting for dehumidification
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An Undersized Minisplit Heat Pump
How well does it handle cooling loads during a heat wave?
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5 Facts About Dew Point Temperature
A brief lesson on dew point temperature and its impact on human comfort
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6 Ways to Ventilate Homes in Humid Climates
Pros and cons of six systems designed to keep indoor air fresh, dry, and comfortable
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Designing a House for a Hot Climate
Pay attention to roof details, window specifications, and duct system design
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SIP: Checking Foundation Square
There are many types of prefabricated structurally insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…
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SIP: Band Panel Placement
There are many types of prefabricated structured insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…
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SIP: Securing Floor Joists to Band Panels
There are many types of prefabricated structured insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…