Building Science

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High-Performance Crawlspace Foundations

A concrete slab improves the performance of an unvented crawlspace, but you still... 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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10 Common (and DUMB) Building Practices

In this Build Show episode, Matt Risinger walks some job sites looking for common building mistakes made by contractors and their crews - do you recognize any of them? More

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Humidity, Health, and the Sterling Chart

A must-read exploration of history, humidity, and respiratory disease. More

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Thermal Imaging Inspection System

Flir Systems MR277, a thermal-enabled moisture meter with hygrometer, combines... More

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A Deep Dive into Rainwater Control

You won't die from rain like you can in a fire or structural failure, but Joe... 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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Crawlspaces: Either In or Out

Crawlspaces should be either inside the house or outside the house … not in between. 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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Understanding a Wall's Real R-Value

Steve Baczek's strategy of “proportional development” that balances insulation and... More

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