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Whether you’re trying to eliminate condensation in cold weather or solar gain in hot weather, or both, there’s a window that fits the bill. An energy expert makes sense out of the variety of glass coatings, edge spacers, and frame materials, and helps you choose the right window for your climate.
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Getting ready for the next economic downturn, Category 5 wiring, hurricane-resistant concrete houses, sun exposure warning
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Q: I’ve built a number of homes with staple-up radiant heat tubing under vinyl flooring in the kitchens and baths. Recently a client complained of staining in his vinyl floors. In the bathroom, long dark streaks are bleeding up through the vinyl, and in the kitchen, small dark circles about the...
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An hvac contractor explains how to size, select, and install furnaces and ductwork to ensure quiet, efficient, and even heating.
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A veteran plumbing contractor points out the advantages of using a gas water heater instead of a boiler for a hydronic heating system.
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Rigid foam insulation used below grade provides hidden pathways for termites and carpenter ants, and makes it impossible to chemically treat the foundation. We examine the problem, the costs, and possible solutions.
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Hardwood floors can perform well over radiant heat, but it takes careful hvac design, good job-site moisture control, and careful coordination between the heating sub and the flooring contractor. Here’s what you need to know.
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Radiant heating primer, masonry veneer guide, user-friendly UBC Index
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Among the thousands of new building products introduced each year are some that help you build faster, better, and more economically. Here’s our pick of some of the best.
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Tariffs on drilled studs may be reinstated, Arizona OSHA found liable in job-site death, becoming an expert witness, tax law on sub vs. employee