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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…
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When is Humidity Low Enough to Open Windows?
Dew point is the key metric for determining when outdoor air is less humid than indoor air
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Higher Temperatures and Workplace Injuries
A new study finds that heat-related injuries among construction workers higher than we thought
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Controlling Humidity in an Attic with Spray Foam Insulation
These preliminary data look promising, but the jury's still out
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How to Prevent Condensate Leaks from Ductless Heat Pumps
Understanding the system’s operation and maintenance requirements can head off future problems
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The BS* + Beer Show: The Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech, a Living Building Challenge Case Study
Hear about construction details and opertating systems at work in this one-of-a-kind building
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The BS* + Beer Show: The Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech, a Living Building Challenge Case Study
Take a virtual tour of the country's greenest classroom building
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Wingnut Blower-Door Testing
The amount of air leakage allowed by code is an informational eye-opener
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The BS* + Beer Show: The Challenges of Building in Hot-Humid Climates
Three experts weigh in on the design, engineering, and building of houses in southern regions
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Affordable Housing Retrofits
Southface Institute leverages the intersection of building performance and human health to promote social equity