Building Enclosure
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Review of the Four Control Layers
Pop Quiz: Which one is not like the others?
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High-Performance Building Enclosures
Invest in a sound envelope by making smart design choices and prioritizing control layers
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Thinking Clearly About the 3 Levels of the Building Enclosure
Doing so can help you avoid scams, investigate failures, and maximize performance
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What Is the Ideal Relative Humidity in Winter?
The answer depends on the likelihood of accidental dehumidification
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Control the Flows Through the Building Enclosure
The fundamentals of controlling heat, air, and moisture
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The Importance of Defining the Building Enclosure
This new home has a murky boundary between inside and outside
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How to Get Your Ducts Inside the Building Enclosure
Ducts in unconditioned spaces waste energy
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Spray Foam Insulation Is Not a Cure-All
Poor installation can negate the benefits of this popular insulation
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An Epidemic of Duct Disease and Enclosure Problems
A report of the day I spent going on air conditioner service calls with an HVAC pro
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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’?