Walls
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New Product Alert: RISE Siding and Trim
A new line of siding and trim products made from 94% recycled content
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Air-Sealing and Insulating an Existing Wall
What are the most effective air-sealing strategies and best insulation types for minimizing airflow through a north-facing wall?
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A New Technical Guide to Building ADUs
Beyond Efficiency has released the first in a series of regional guides with design and construction details for accessory dwelling units
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ICF Foundation with Stick-Framed Walls
A combination of standard building materials and applied building science yields adaptable, replicable, energy-smart assemblies
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8 Building Science Mistakes to Avoid
From missing flashing details to incomplete roof venting, understanding how things go wrong is the first step to getting them right
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Considerations When Insulating With Dense-Pack Cellulose
Is netting and strapping the ideal method? What's the best drywall thickness? How can you minimize bulging?
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Making Home Energy Upgrades
Guidance for choosing building assemblies and products that will reduce heating/cooling loads and operational costs
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Rafter Tail Removal for Home Performance Upgrade
A “chainsaw retrofit” was the solution for creating continuous air and thermal barriers from wall to roof on an old timber-frame farmhouse
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Variations on the Larsen Truss
Builders continue to innovate around this decades-old method of framing a wall that puts insulation to the exterior
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Problems with Attic Trusses
If you are designing with attic trusses to create conditioned living space, be warned it is difficult to detail this assembly, making it susceptible to heat loss and air leakage