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An architect shares his plan and process for building a northern Vermont house that produces as much energy as it consumes.
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State legislators deal blow to residentialsprinkler codes; robo-houses provide a window on energy-upgrade payback; more
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Study finds that modest upgrades in insualtion and HVAC equipment dramatically reduce energy use in warm, humid climates.
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A lot can go wrong with a two-part plastic insulation that is essentially manufactured on the job site as it’s being applied. Here’s what to look out for.
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With careful air-sealing and the right insulation details, a leaky older home becomes a tight and thrifty one.
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Take pains to seal all possible leaks, then run a blower-door test before insulating.
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Reducing indoor humidity was a critical first step.
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Q: I am about to start a basement remodel project in a cold climate. I plan to apply a waterproofing product to the inside of the basement wall, then stick a sheet of polyethylene directly to the basement wall over the waterproof coating. Once that is in place, I'll frame a 2x4 wood-frame wall on...
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Q: I understand that fiberglass batt insulation can allow air to move through it and that this air movement degrades the insulation's R-value. Two causes I've heard about are wind-washing at the eaves and convective loops that can start in a wall cavity on really cold days and wick warmth from...
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A look at the techniques used to add skylights and thermal solar collectors to a foam-core roof.