Insulation And Weatherizing
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Remodeling for Energy Efficiency
How to prioritize an energy efficiency upgrade to an old house
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Attic-Insulation Upgrade
Seal air leaks first; then add extra insulation for an energy-saving improvement with great bang for the buck by Mike Guertin
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Making the Green-Building Dean’s List
LEED for Homes is a new, comprehensive national certification program for green, energy-efficient homes. Builders who’ve tried it like it, but will it change the way houses are built? Developers…
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An Energy-Smart Foundation in Two Days
Saving time on a building project often means saving money, too. North Carolina builder Tim Robinson saves both when he can by starting a project with insulated, precast concrete foundation…
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SIPs: Are They Right for Your Next Project?
Structural insulated panels make stronger homes that go up faster and reduce energy bills dramatically
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Home Remedies for Energy Nosebleeds
How to cut your energy bills in half Traditional construction techniques can often leave gaps that can lead to energy losses. You can end up with a home that is…
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The Best Way to Insulate a Rim Joist
One of the biggest energy leaks in most houses -- the rim joist
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Energy Efficient from the Ground Up
An energy efficient house in Vermont uses SIPs, ICF, solar water, and radiant floor heating
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Does Fiberglass Insulation Still Make Sense?
This article takes a close look at the various insulation choices (batts, blow-in, and spray) and discusses their pros, cons and costs. There is significant talk about air infiltration, the…
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A Fast Foundation for an Addition
Thanks to interlocking foam forms, you can form, pour, and insulate any small foundation in a single dayInsulated concrete forms require no special tools, can be set up quickly and…
