Four independent experts weigh in on low-E coatins, orientation-specific glazing, window-selection tools, and more
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An engineer investigating flood insurance claims sheds light on the mechanisms of damage.
An deck at an Alabama beach house failed suddenly in early March under the weight of students partying on spring break, sending several to the hospital.
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The New Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit was extended to the end of 2013.
Batteries that are recharged by solar panels and a wind generator supply DC power to an inverter, which converts it to AC power.
Whether roofs fail depends on specifics of the weather — as well as on the special vulnerabilities of particular buildings.
The American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) has voted to accept new design values for Southern Pine lumber, including all sizes and grades of dimensional lumber.
Practical insights on combining deep energy retrofits with affordable housing for 12 Cleveland homes
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Field repairs should always be designed by an engineer
Factory-cut engineered joists and rafters can reduce labor costs and job-site waste
Authorities may come to a final decision this month about new design values for Southern Pine lumber.
Replacing existing butt "hinges" with a set of offset hinges widened the door opening by almost 2 inches.
Openings in a braced wall could interrupt the load path
Zola says its Tilt & Turn units are often speced for Passive Houses because they're so energy-efficient
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Working around existing attic insulation to seal air leaks may be more cost-effective than removing and replacing it
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Southern Pine lumber will get new engineering strength values and new span tables with reduced spans for visually graded lumber.
Excluding heat and humidity saves energy, improves comfort, and increases durability
It's an ambitious proposal: Build a bridge spanning open water, seven miles long, to link North Carolina's Outer Banks with the mainland.
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Last week's meeting of the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) was supposed to be the beginning of the end game in the revision of official design values for Southern Pine dimensional lumber.
Bioengineers are using fungi to replicate the acoustical properties of wood from the little ice age.