Performance Metrics

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More Than 'Tips' Needed to Improve Energy Efficiency

A thorough, step-by-step analysis that treats the home as an integrated system is the only route to true performance improvements, including lower energy bills and better indoor air quality. More

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Number of LEED Homes Has Doubled in Three Years

California has the most LEED-certified homes, followed by New York and Texas. 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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Studying Moisture in Fat Walls

A cellulose-insulated double wall is less expensive than the same wall insulated... 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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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Sawzall

The M18 Fuel is the first cordless recip saw with a brushless motor from Milwaukee... 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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Insulating Cathedral Ceilings

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