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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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Storm Windows Save Heating Energy
Interior and exterior window attachments are compared in-depth through research and field evaluation. [continue reading]
Exterior Air Sealing
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A Case Study on Shadowbrook Townhomes in Harding, New Jersey [continue reading]
Is That House an Air Filter?
Residential building envelopes can act as particle filters - but to what extent? [continue reading]
Fixing Wet Basements and Crawl Spaces
A whole-house approach still holds true for a sometimes-forgotten space. [continue reading]
Weather-Stripping Windows with V-Strip
An in-depth window study on six homes compares the effectiveness of plastic vs. metal weatherstripping. [continue reading]
Green Dreamin'
What do you get when you cross a deep energy retrofit with an 1880s Victorian-style home? [continue reading]
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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.
