Home Performance & Weatherization
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Continuous Insulation, Part 1
A look at the 2021 IRC prescriptive path to continuous insulation and its benefits
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Monopoly Roof Framing
An alternative approach to roof framing that creates a continuous air barrier and eliminates thermal bridging
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Getting HVAC Right in a New, Tight Home
The trick is to balance ventilation, dehumidification, and heating/cooling
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A Roadmap for Getting to Net-Zero
An owner-builder shares her method for setting priorities to achieve optimal energy efficiency
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Low-Carbon Foundations
As more building pros look for ways to get carbon out of their projects, foundations are the low-hanging fruit. Here are some viable alternatives to concrete basements and slabs.
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HUD Will Award More Than $100 million in Subsidies for Efficiency and Resiliency Upgrades to Low-Income Housing
Loans and grants come from housing agency’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program
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Accessory Dwelling Unit Design-Build
A low-carbon, all-electric ADU demonstrates the benefits of small-home living
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Insulating a Walkout Basement
Is it better to insulate the walls or the ceiling in a partially finished basement?
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The FORTIFIED Roof System
An introduction to a roof assembly and certification program from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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What a 20 Million Heat Pump Commitment Means for the U.S.
A consortium of U.S. states and territories just announced a commitment to deploy 20 million heat pumps by 2030. Here’s why that matters.
