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Framing a Two-Pitch I-Joist Roof
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Framing a Two-Pitch I-Joist Roof
By Jesper Kruse

The tricky part is maintaining a continuous air barrier. More

Tags: Framing, High-Performance Building, Passive House Institute, Engineered Lumber Roofs, Roofing
Electric Water Heating for a Low-Load Home
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Electric Water Heating for a Low-Load Home
By Lee McGinley

Installing an electric tankless water heater proves to be cost-effective and... More

Tags: Vermont, Bosch Power Tools, HVAC, Stiebel Eltron, Green Building
Installing Windows in a Deep Wall
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Installing Windows in a Deep Wall
By Ted Cushman

Double stud walls that allow for higher R-values of insulation create particular... More

Tags: Insulation Materials, Sheathing and Shear Panel, Windows and Doors, Building Science, Exteriors
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Adding an Insulated Envelope
By Chris Corson

An airtight "puff jacket" achieves near Passive House levels. More

Tags: Insulation Materials, Sheathing and Shear Panel, Cavity Fill, Typar, Walls
Part 2: Choosing a Whole-House Ventilation Strategy
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Part 2: Choosing a Whole-House Ventilation Strategy
By Allison Bailes

Part 2 of Allison Bailes series on current ventilation standards and how best to... More

Tags: Heat-Recovery Systems, Exhaust Fans, Ventilation and Air Quality, Ductwork, HVAC
A Passive House Consultant's Toolkit
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A Passive House Consultant's Toolkit
By Indigo Ruth-Davis

The tools needed to design a Passive House aren't difficult to master and were... More

Tags: Commercial Construction, Sheathing and Shear Panel, Vermont, Energy-Efficient Design, Bridges and Culverts
Building a Passive House for the First Time
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Building a Passive House for the First Time
By Farley Pedler

Builder Farley Pedler delves into high-efficiency Passive House construction by... More

Tags: Sheathing and Shear Panel, In-House Design, Building Performance, Framing, Building Science
A Look Through European Windows
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A Look Through European Windows
By Steve Baczek

A behind-the-scenes look at the materials and methods used in making... More

Tags: Windows, Windows and Doors, Casework, Building Performance, Building Science
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JLC June Letters
By JLC Staff

Risinger’s recent video sparks a debate about Tyvek, and a reader takes issue with foam-slicing saws. More

Tags: Coring and Cutting, Insulation Materials, Best Practices, Stationary Tools, Performance Metrics
A Drywaller’s Approach to Air Sealing Homes
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A Drywaller’s Approach to Air Sealing Homes
By Myron Ferguson

Air leaks through the building shell can have a significant effect on a home’s... More

Tags: Insulation Materials, Caulks Adhesives and Sealants, Sheathing and Shear Panel, Exterior Finishes, John Friesenhahn
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