Air And Weather-Resistive Barriers
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What’s New with Water-Resistive Barriers
We’ve come a long way from the early Tyvek housewrap: our experience with Pro Clima Solitex, a WRB from Germany
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Air Barriers
An Air Barrier Is an Essential Part of the Building Envelope
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Farmhouse Style Meets Passive House
**By Daniel Ernst** When my family made the decision to move to Virginia, we agreed that somehow, some way, we would find a home that could comfortably accommodate seven people,…
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Where Does the Housewrap Go?
If your walls have exterior rigid foam, does the housewrap go under the foam or over the foam?
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Deep Energy Retrofit: Apply the Energy Efficiency Pyramid
A deep energy retrofit is done to save energy and invest wisely. To get the most bang for your buck, the scope of work should follow the energy efficiency pyramid.
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Architects Talking About Air Barriers
Two Maine architects discuss several ways to create a good air barrier