Building Science

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Upgrading to a User-Friendly Manometer

A home-performance contractor shares his tips and techniques for getting the most... More

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Understanding Dew Point

Dew point is a temperature, not a place, time, or event. More

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Monitors for Accurate Data Logging

Doug Horgan runs down a list of sensors his team uses to troubleshoot building... More

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The Path to Zero-Carbon Homes Leads to Profit

Sam Rashkin says that builders now have the tools they need to design and build... More

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Where Should the Air Barrier Be Located?

Because walls and roofs are three-dimensional, the air barrier could go inside,... More

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How to Size an HRV or ERV

Unlike a furnace or air conditioner, oversizing one of these my sometimes be a... More

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The Trouble With Attic Kneewalls

When a change of ceiling height or tray ceiling creates a short attic kneewall,... More

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Getting Basements Right

Joe Lstiburek offers a definitive resource on keeping basements warm and dry. More

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Why the Quality of Attic Insulation Installation Matters

To make sure the R-value of sprayed or blown attic insulation meets expectations,... 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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