Remodeling Project Type
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California’s Insurance Crisis is about to Get Worse
LA's wildfires are placing a greater strain on the state's insurance markets. Rebuilding efforts will require careful consideration of codes, regulations, and mitigation strategies.
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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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Introducing the InSoFast X-Bracket System
This method of installing continuous exterior insulation uses either spray foam or blown-in material over a patented bracketing system for a streamlined approach
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Energy Audits in a Mixed-Humid Climate
How the work of a home-performance professional can result in a path toward improved energy efficiency, durability, and health
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How Airtight Can You Make an Older House?
The potential for huge reductions in air leakage should encourage homeowners to investigate their options
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Heat Pump Setup for a Small Home with Rental Unit
What is the best HVAC design to distribute conditioned air throughout attached but separate living spaces?
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Getting Roof Design Right
A trouble-free roof depends on climate-informed design strategies that ensure a roof's durability and longevity while it protects the structure below
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Running Bath Fans to Control Humidity
To know whether bath fans will help or hinder, compare the indoor and outdoor dew points
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Adding More Insulation to a Cathedral Ceiling
What’s the best way to increase the R-value of a vaulted ceiling?
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Finding Air Leaks with Ultrasonic Equipment
Testing a building enclosure's air leakage rate by measuring sound wave frequency
