Home Performance & Weatherization- Page 3 of 34
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Choosing Wall Insulation for a New Build
What’s the best combination of exterior and interior insulation for a “forever” home?
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How Much Does It Cost to Build Your Own House?
An owner/builder shares the line-by-line break down of costs to design-build his high-performance home in Wisconsin
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Adding Exterior Insulation to Existing Homes
Firsthand experience informs this basic plan for installing rigid insulation on the outside of an older building
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One in Seven Families Lives in Energy Poverty. States Can Ease That Burden.
States—including those leading on climate—can leverage key policies and IRA funding to lower the energy burden borne by low-income households.
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Integration of Three Wood-Based Products
Pre-fab CLT panels, wood fiber insulation, and heat-treated ash siding combine for a high-performance building enclosure
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7 Tips for Good Indoor Air Quality in Winter
While most of this advice applies year-round, there are a few nuances related to improving indoor air quality during the winter months
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Protecting Heat Pumps from Rain and Snow
Tips and product recommendations for ensuring optimal heat pump performance under wet and potentially damaging conditions
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An Update from TimberHP Wood Fiber Insulation Manufacturers
North America's first manufacturer of wood fiber insulation products for domestic distribution reports on its new operations
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Getting the Most Out of Blower Door Test Results
Understanding blower door calculations beyond air exchanges per hour at 50 Pascals can yield useful information for achieving efficiency goals
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Living the 100-amp Lifestyle
Converting a home to all-electric service often comes with a blanket recommendation for 200 amps but there’s an argument to be made for going on a “watt diet”