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GUEST EDITORIAL: Green Building vs. Green Hype More

Tags: Lumber, Renewable Energy, Natural Metals, Metal, Lumber
Protecting Trees During Site Work
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Protecting Trees During Site Work
By Alex Wilson

In this JLC classic, Alex Wilson explains how to prevent damage to trees during a... More

Tags: Retaining Walls, Landscaping, Sitework, Alex Wilson, Sitework
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Builder's Library: How Climate Affects Design
By Paul Hanke
Tags: Building Science, Shelter Products, Energy-Efficient Design, Alex Wilson, Air Sealing
Q&A: Vapor Barrier vs. Exterior Air Barrier
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Q&A: Vapor Barrier vs. Exterior Air Barrier
By Alex Wilson, Alex Wilson

Q: Puzzled by conflicting energy advice? We asked our panel experts to help out by... More

Tags: Manufacturers, Insulation Materials, Sheathing and Shear Panel, Alex Wilson, Cavity Fill
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Ten Tough Energy Questions

Puzzled by conflicting energy advice? We asked our panel experts to help out by summarizing the latest thinking on a number of thorny issues. More

Tags: Insulation Materials, Sheathing and Shear Panel, Basement, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA, Styrofoam
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Window Technology Update
By Alex Wilson

Today’s high-tech windows offer more options than ever. We examine which features are worth the investment. More

Tags: Insulation Materials, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA, Windows and Doors, Performance Metrics, Building Performance
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Ten Tough Energy Questions

Puzzled by conflicting energy advice? We asked our panel experts to help out by summarizing the latest thinking on a number of thorny issues. More

Tags: Insulation Materials, Sheathing and Shear Panel, Basement, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA, Styrofoam
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Eave Details: Practical Ways to Insulate & Ventilate
By Alex Wilson

How to get good airflow and high R-value at the eaves has long confounded cold-climate designers. Here, energy-efficient builders share their solutions. More

Tags: Insulation Materials, Sheathing and Shear Panel, Metal Panels, Vermont, Alex Wilson
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Focus on Energy: Radon Ridding Products
By Alex Wilson
Tags: Caulks Adhesives and Sealants, Basement, Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice, FL, Alex Wilson, Heat-Recovery Systems
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Focus on Energy: User-Friendly Foams
By Alex Wilson

Foam-sealant update. More

Tags: Manufacturers, Insulation Materials, Caulks Adhesives and Sealants, Alex Wilson, St. Louis, MO-IL
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