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Energy-Efficient Building Enclosures and Improperly Detailed Ducts
Code requirements for blower-door tests in new construction have led to better building envelopes but ductwork is still overlooked
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Ice Dams: Causes and Fixes
Understanding how ice dams form and solutions for addressing the primary causes—namely, poor air-sealing and not enough insulation
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Three Myths About Renewable Energy and the Grid, Debunked
Despite skepticism, a clean and reliable grid is within our reach
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Fiberboard Sheathing: Upgrading Performance
The characteristics of a less common sheathing material and tips for working with it
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Framing Details for a Cabin
Remodeler Josh Oduin walks through design choices for his cabin's eyebrow roofs and deck stairs
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Windows in Hot Climates Need Shading
If homeowners keep the blinds down all day long, that's evidence that the window shouldn't be there
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Poor Installation of Fiberglass Batts
The effectiveness of fiberglass batt insulation depends most on the quality of the installation, not the product
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Planning a Furnace-to-Ducted Heat Pump Retrofit, Part 3: Sizing Calculations
A comprehensive explanation of how to perform aggressive Manual J calculations to ensure properly sized HVAC equipment
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Pumped Hydro is the Real Workhorse for Renewable Energy
Batteries get the most hype, but the vast majority of long-term energy storage is provided by pumped hydro
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Does My Garage Need Sub-Slab Insulation?
A builder wonders whether there is any point to insulating the slab when the garage will be just above freezing
