Cold Climate
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A Holistic Approach to Housing
Hillside Center for Sustainable Living positions itself as a model for sustainable community development
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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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A Timber-Frame House for a Cold Climate — Part 3
Framed walls and several layers of rigid foam enclose the frame of this owner-built home
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A Timber-Frame House for a Cold Climate — Part 2
An owner-builder enjoys the challenge of creating a hand-crafted timber frame
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A Timber-Frame House for a Cold Climate — Part 1
An owner-builder comes up with a plan to enclose the frame in an energy-efficient shell without breaking the bank
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Foundation and Nailbase Details for a Minnesota House
As winter weather worsens, we complete our foundation and start framing our walls
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How to Install Rigid Foam on Top of Roof Sheathing
This type of insulated roof assembly limits thermal bridging through rafters
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Canada’s Northernmost Passivhaus
Should it win certification, the house would become the most northerly Passivhaus in the country and one of only a few in the province
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New Englanders Love Heat Pumps
At NESEA's Building Energy conference, air-source heat pumps were all the rage
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Spray Foam in Cold Climates
You can’t install spray foam on a cold, wet substrate
