Fiberglass Insulation- Page 3 of 4
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Positioning Control Layers in a Cantilevered Floor Assembly
As long as the span is 24 inches or under, this is a fairly straightforward detail
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What Do We Do With This Roof?
A homeowner looks for the right way of detailing this cathedral ceiling
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Five Cathedral Ceilings That Work
As long as you pay attention to minimum code requirements for R-values, these cathedral ceiling details can be used in all climate zones
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Fibrous Insulation Types and Considerations
Ruminations on the recycled content and carbon load of "warm and fluffy" insulation types
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Building Science Meets HOUSES by Design
Three projects, multiple challenges, and a few pretty pictures
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Deep-Energy Retrofit of an Old Timber Frame
Hudson Valley Preservation strips a late 1700s house down to its original timber frame, and salvages components from two major renovations in order to tighten up the building envelope for net-zero performance
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Let’s Solve This Insulation Puzzle
Looking for ways to reduce thermal bridging when continuous insulation on the building exterior isn't an option
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Fiberglass Is Still Home Builders’ Number One Insulation Choice
Here's what you need to know about it
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Walls With Interior Rigid Foam
When remodeling an older home, it sometimes makes sense to install rigid foam on the interior side of exterior walls
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Mineral Wool Insulation Isn’t Like Fiberglass
Making the case for mineral wool insulation as the best product for residential applications