Mixed Humid
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The Best Wall for North Georgia
To evaluate an assembly, consider the four control layers, our expert writes
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A Plumbing Feature Every Home Should Have
Install ball valves where they're easily accessible for emergency plumbing shutoffs where and when you need them
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Recurring Mold in the Attic
What is the source of moisture in this cold-climate vented roof assembly with cellulose insulation?
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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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5 Facts About Dew Point Temperature
A brief lesson on dew point temperature and its impact on human comfort
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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…
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High-Performance Building in a Humid Climate
A new home in the Southeast demonstrates effective strategies for controlling moisture, creating efficiencies, and ensuring comfort
