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Using Open-Web Trusses as Rafters for Superinsulated Roofs
Although they are usually used as joists, deep parallel-chord trusses with solid-wood diagonal struts can also be used as rafters
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Insulated Storm Windows?
Can top energy performance be achieved by combining fairly standard windows with really good storm windows or even a second set of prime windows?
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A New Net-Zero Community
Two builders team up for subdivision in southern Maine that will feature net-zero-ready houses at moderate prices
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SIP Slab Foundation
There are many types of prefabricated structurally insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…
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SIP Foundation: First-Floor Framing
There are many types of prefabricated structurally insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…