Climate
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The Benefits of a Heat-Pump Water Heater
A case study demonstrating the worth of all-electric water heaters
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Why Aren’t Solar Water Heaters More Popular?
Despite widespread global success, solar water heating is virtually unheard of in the U.S.
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The BS* + Beer Show: Windows Part II – Installation Details
A couple weeks ago we discussed windows and concluded that even the best windows are only as good as their installation. That's where we picked up in this episode.
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The BS* + Beer Show: Pushing for the Win
In this special Independence Day episode we opened the discussion to the community and asked, how are you meeting the challenge of building better?
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The BS* + Beer Show: A Deep Dive Into Dehumidification
The swath of the US where dedicated dehumidification is needed is probably bigger than you think (and growing)
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The BS* + Beer Show: Choosing and Using Water-Resistive Barriers
Many of today's WRBs can do more than keep water out of your walls, so there's much more to consider than cost and installation details
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Installing Rigid Foam Above a Concrete Slab
You can sandwich rigid foam between an existing concrete slab and new plywood or OSB subflooring
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Sill Pans for Exterior Doors
Flashing the rough openings of exterior doors isn’t just a good idea; it’s a code requirement
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Ductwork in an Unconditioned Attic
What’s a good solution for a 1960s brick ranch house that has the furnace and ductwork installed in the attic?
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Climate Affects Home Design
A list of all the different ways that location matters