Post-Occupancy Performance

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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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Building Better Eaves

Roof overhangs can be finished in a number of materials and constructed in a wide... More

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Report: Air Sealing Trumps Insulation Type

Experts at Building Science Corp., just released the results of a five-year study on insulation and air sealing. Among other findings, the report says that properly sealed walls of the same R-value perform equally well regardless of the type of insulation used. More

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Leads for the Asking: Building Referral Business

From e-newsletters to satisfaction surveys, there are a variety of ways to boost the referral portion of your lead flow. Here, marketing experts supply some basic steps to streamline the process. More

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Increase Profits: Home Performance for the Long Haul

Instead of trying to create a separate business or division focusing on home performance, perhaps remodelers should incorporate the principles into all their work. If there are incentive programs that help offset some costs, thatís a nice bonus, but home performance remodeling can provide long-term benefits for everyone involved. More

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Accurate Energy Measurements for Home Sales

BPI standards assure energy-efficiency upgrade information is accurately valued for the home sales process. More

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How Do You Define 'Home Performance'?

For retired home performance expert Ed Voytovich, the core of home performance is understanding that the home is a system where everything is interdependent. More

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Who Will Rate the Raters?

It's all fine and dandy if home energy ratings are accurate. But what if the ratings are bogus? More

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How Energy Codes for New Buildings Can Apply to Existing Homes

Using the International Energy Conservation Code as a guide for improving existing buildings. More

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Advanced Building Technologies Require Attention to Detail

ED VOYTOVICH on the need for proper processes and attention to detail if remodelers are going to have success with modern building technologies. More

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