Bailes
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Allison Bailes Publishes a Book
This reference work deserves to be on the shelf of every residential designer and builder
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The Thermal Bridge to Nowhere
How poor design affects heat transfer, comfort, and moisture problems
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A UL-Listed Carbon Monoxide Alarm May Not Protect You
Why you probably need a low-level CO monitor
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Mechanical Systems for Low-Load Buildings
At the Building Science Experts’ Session, Dr. John Straube presented an amazingly comprehensive overview of the challenges posed by high-performance buildings
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Joe Lstiburek on Spray Foam
At the Building Science Experts’ Session, Dr. Joe explained the latest thinking on this increasingly controversial topic
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What’s a Blower Door Good For?
Hint: It’s NOT 'natural' air changes per hour
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Air Leaks Happen at the Surface, Not in the Volume
So why do we still report blower-door results in ‘air changes per hour’?
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Should Flex Duct Be Banned?
Like fiberglass batt insulation, this product is rarely installed properly
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Why Is the U.S. Green Building Council So Out of Touch?
Glass boxes with tankless water heaters aren’t enough
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Why Don’t More HVAC Contractors Own Duct Leakage Testers?
With new energy code and green building program requirements on the horizon, we may be reaching a tipping point
