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Overcoming Obstacles to Advanced Air Sealing
We all know the basics of energy efficiency. Air seal high in the building, then low, then insulate. Seems simple, right? Stop the air from leaking into or out of the building. Save money. Increase ...
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Foil Bubble Pack: Subslab Insulation?
This spring,my neighbor poured a slab for an addition over “R-10” bubble pack. He was taken aback when I told him that the claimed insulating value ... [continue reading]
The Latest on Steel Stud Walls
Q.We are interested in building our own home in Northern California, just east of Sacramento. It is our understanding that steelframed homes are considered more energy efficient than wood-framed homes.... [continue reading]
Crawlspaces: Considering the Options
For crawlspaces, as for the entire house, there are house-specific, local, and regional conditions to consider. [continue reading]
A Conditioned Crawlspace Checklist
Experience is the best teacher, when it comes to crawlspaces. [continue reading]
Natural Insulation Products
Soft on the environment - and sometimes even soft to the touch - natural insulation products are filling a growing market niche. [continue reading]
A Serious Challenge to a New Building Technology
Every new building technology comes with new problems along with its benefits, and structural insulated panels (SIPs) are no different. SIPs are made of rigid foam insulation sandwiched between ... [continue reading]
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Our Blog Has Moved
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Is Energy Efficiency an American Value?
Energy efficiency is good for the economy, good for families, good for workers, and good for the environment.
