Thermal Bridging
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Calculating Thermal Bridging in a Wood-Framed Building
An explanation of how to account for heat loss through lumber framing
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Thermal Bridging on a Brick Building
A layer of rigid foam has been left out. What now, and who pays?
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A Solar-Centric Build
Energy-smart technologies and contemporary architectural details make this house an excellent example of streamlined net-zero design
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How to Install Doors in Thick Walls
Super-insulated walls make it challenging to install standard-size doors. Here are a few proven options for making jamb and sill extensions that work.
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The Viability of ThermalBuck
Is ThermalBuck a face-sealed or a water-managed window installation system — or a little of both?
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Raised-Heel Trusses Make Better Enclosures
This is another easy advanced framing technique for every home with roof trusses
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Installing Closed-Cell Spray Foam Between Studs is a Waste
Why open-cell foam makes more sense than closed-cell foam between studs
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Break It or Lose It
Thermal bridging in rainscreen systems
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Will This Roof Design Have Problems?
A homeowner questions his architect’s plans for a standing-seam metal roof
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Five Types of R-Value
There’s a lot more to insulation than the number on the package
