If you hated poly and caulk,
weren't sure about ADA, but
still want to build tight
houses, maybe it's time you
tried "simplecs."
Tight
Construction
Made
Easier
BY JIM MALONEY
Although I am now a builder and
designer, I spent three years with the
Oregon Department of Energy trying to
encourage builders to build more
energy-efficient homes. I learned that
going against the grain of conventional
practice is not an easy task and does not
make you very popular on building
sites. But the old way is not always the
best way to do things. In fact, my experience
in Oregon has shown me that
conventional wisdom would often be
better described as "prevalent nonsense."
Before I describe any building innovations,
I should note