High-Performance Building

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Building a Passive House for the First Time

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

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A Look Through European Windows

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

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Online Calculator for Evaluating Window Performance

When working with energy conscious customers, use this online calculator to make the sale. More

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JLC June Letters

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

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Words Matter

What the Patagonian Toothfish can teach us about building science. More

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Working With Flexible Flashing

Some contractors still don’t understand how to get the most out of these products.... More

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A Tale of Two Hazards

There are no clear policies for the two biggest IAQ hazards - carbon monoxide and... More

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Insulating Cathedral Ceilings

JLC executive editor Clayton DeKorne explores some practical solutions to prevent... More

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If the House Is Tight, Better Make Sure It's Right

Hiring a home performance specialist can not only solve complex problems, it can prevent them from occurring altogether. Stacey Freed explains who to call, where to find that person, and what bringing one onboard will do to your project's bottom line. More

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Buried and Encapsulated Ducts

Encapsulating ducts with at least 1 1/2 inches of closed-cell spray foam... More

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