Cellulose Insulation
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Going Above Prescriptive Code Insulation Values
How much is too much? Consider this rough cost-benefit analysis of adding extra cellulose insulation to an attic floor.
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Ducts in an Unconditioned Attic
The best place for ductwork is inside the thermal boundary of the house, not in an unconditioned, vented attic
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Key Considerations When Insulating Old Walls
Water is the enemy, so keep it away and ensure the house's drying potential
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Canadian Pays for Fire in Two Ways
Firefighters send homeowner a bill because his house was insulated with cellulose
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Installing Insulation With the X-Floc Ventilated Dry Injection System
A Massachusetts company claims, “We don't just do cellulose; we do it better.”
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Building an Airtight Envelope
In Connecticut, Michael Trolle continues construction of his Passivhaus home with a roof, insulation, and high-performance windows from Europe
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Insulating With Damp-Spray Cellulose
It’s cheaper than spray foam, air-seals better than fiberglass, and has more recycled content than both of them
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New Videos: Sealing Ducts and Installing Dense-Packed Cellulose
GBA presents two new videos, both recorded at NESEA's Building Energy 13 conference in Boston
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Insulating Low-Slope Residential Roofs
Unless you’re careful, your low-slope roof can end up with damp sheathing
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A Thick Cocoon of Cellulose Protects This Superinsulated House
By Robert Riversong I was hired to design and build a home for a Vermont land owner who wanted a house that would be affordable to build, affordable to live…
