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Highlights from the North American Passive House Conference
PHIUS’s ninth annual conference had great presentations, a look at where the standards are going, and a bunch of the smartest people in building science
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Polyethylene Under Concrete Slabs
Does the poly vapor barrier belong above the rigid foam or below the rigid foam?
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All About Attic Venting
We vent attics for four reasons, and all four goals can be better achieved by adopting measures other than attic venting
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All About Climate Zones
Do you know the two parameters behind hygrothermal regions and climate zones?
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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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How to Insulate a Basement Wall
If you want to avoid moisture problems and mold, choose your insulation materials carefully
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Creating a Conditioned Attic
Five questions to consider before insulating a sloped roof
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Calculating the Minimum Thickness of Rigid Foam Sheathing
In this case, the code is your friend — just follow the IRC’s foam thickness table
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Can Exterior Foam Insulation Cause Mold and Moisture Problems?
A thick layer of rigid foam insulation amounts to a vapor barrier on the outside of a house. Won't this trap moisture and rot the OSB?
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Why Does Green Building Matter? (Part 2) – Building Science Podcast
Improving our buildings is the cheapest way to deal with pollution, energy, and resource issues