Air Barriers- Page 2 of 3
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The Four Control Layers of a Wall
How water, air, vapor, and temperature controls lead to a durable building envelope and a comfortable, efficient home
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Choosing an Air Barrier and a Housewrap
If Zip System sheathing is out of the running, what's the best way to air seal the exterior of walls?
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Urban Rustic: Air Sealing the Attic Floor
After considering Zip sheathing for the ceiling air barrier, we settled on the Intello membrane instead
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Batt Insulation is Still Making Me Batty
The installation quality of fiberglass batt jobs just isn’t getting any better around here — even in homes seeking LEED certification
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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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Flanged Window Replacement in a House with Wood Siding (1/5)
Retrofit a Flanged Window Step-by-step instructions for a leak-free, energy-efficient window replacement with Bill Robinson
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Service Cavities for Wiring and Plumbing
Designers of superinsulated houses are developing new ways to disentangle utility runs from insulated wall and ceiling assemblies
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Energy Code Enforcement is a Mixed Bag
Georgia’s required testing is a great start, but building inspectors need to step it up
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How to Build an Insulated Cathedral Ceiling
Whether you decide to make it vented or unvented, get the details right — because every cathedral ceiling offers opportunities to make big mistakes