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Getting SIPs Right

In his latest newsletter, Joe Lstiburek revisits problems that can occur when SIP... More

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One Building-Science Book to Lead Them All

JLC editor Clay DeKorne sits down with Allison Bailes to discuss topics relating... More

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Retrofit Air-sealing

Phil Armand describes the tools, materials, and methods he uses to air-seal leaky... More

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Why and How to Build an Insulated Overroof

Avoiding the risk of condensation in a modern low-slope roof design that doesn't... More

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A Troubled Tiny House

Building a small wooden structure on a steel trailer without considering climate... More

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Tracing Air Leaks With a Blower Door

A pair of home-performance experts show how to use a fog machine to do a... More

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Log Cabin Envelope Makeover

Matt Burstein breathed new life into a deteriorating log exterior. More

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Dense-Packing Unvented Roofs

A weatherization expert explains how to successfully insulate an unvented roof... More

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Insulating Parapets and Balconies

In New York City, balconies and parapets now require continuous insulation. Here's... More

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Builders Resource: Interior Spray Foam

A detailed reference on interior spray-foam applications for residential walls,... More

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