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Innovative Products 2008

Our annual pick of products designed to help you work smarter, faster, and better. More

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Myth-busting Common Energy Claims

Understanding energy consumption and moisture movement in the homes we build is... More

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Air-Sealing Attics In Existing Homes

For best results, locate the heat loss with a blower door and an infrared camera. More

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Insulation That Works

In more than 25 years of consulting with builders on ways to avoid callbacks,... More

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Energy & Moisture Matters

We ask a panel of building scientists and builders — all keen, experienced observers of wood-frame performance issues — to answer some of the questions that never seem to go away. More

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Rethinking Roof Ventilation

The construction industry's leading researcher explains why what we think is true... More

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Rain-Screen Retrofit

Improper flashing, unprimed cedar, and a southern exposure had all contributed to... More

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Insulating Unvented Attics With Spray Foam

Closed-cell polyurethane foam provides the insulation, air barrier, and vapor... More

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Reroofing With Spray Foam

Spray polyurethane foam is durable, has excellent R-value, and can eliminate ponding. More

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Detailing Rain-Screen Siding

Providing an air space behind wood trim and siding is the best way to make them last. More

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