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Insulating Residential Masonry Buildings in Cold Climates
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Most professionals now agree that masonry buildings in cold climates should be insulated. Here's how it's done. [continue reading]
Sealed Attics?
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In some homes it's better to bring the attic into the conditioned space - even if the attic will never be used as a living space. [continue reading]
Roof Topography & Ice Damming
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It's the roof darn it! What you'll find under a lot of ice dams are overly complicated rooflines. [continue reading]
Superinsulating My Old House, Phase 2
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Phase 1 was an R-35 face-lift of the west façade. Phase 2 looks to the north and east. [continue reading]
If It Ain't Broke, Why Fix It?
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Something old and a few things new in the choices of insulation material and installation. [continue reading]
Reflective Walls
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In research spanning two decades, the record shows that reflective roofs on houses reduce cooling loads. Generally, at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), where I do research, we have found cooling energy savings from ... [continue reading]
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How Third-Party Utility Providers Work
Many people know that there are ways to save on your utility services, however there are plenty of people who ...
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Northwest Energy Star Super-Efficient Homes—#6: The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House
The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House is one of six super energy-efficient homes being highlighted this year by Northwest Energy Homes&...
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