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A Serious Challenge to a New Building Technology
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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]
Affordable Cooling at its Peak
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An inexpensive process for adding reflective coatings to rooftops saves energy and lives. [continue reading]
Roofs Reflect Better Savings
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Reflective roofing represents one of the most significant energy-saving options available to homeowners and builders. [continue reading]
Snowy and Icy Indicators of Wasted Money
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With the recent huge increases in energy costs, figuring out how best to conserve energy and improve comfort in a home has become an urgent issue. [continue reading]
A Recessed Can of Worms
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As weatherization consultants and trainers, we see many kinds of problems in different homes. A few years ago, we received a call to solve an unusually high bill complaint. ... [continue reading]
Reexaming Roof Ventilation
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A new business opportunity is being created in cold-climate areas, as roofers work with home performance contractors to address issues of liability, technical rethinking, and customer service. [continue reading]
Radiant Barriers: Performance Revealed
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In the summertime, radiant barriers give attic insulation a clear advantage in cutting the demand for cooling energy. [continue reading]
Unventing Attics In Cold Climates
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As Home Energy readers know, venting attics in hot, humid climates brings a great deal of moisture into the structure (see "Conditioned Attics Save Energy in Hot Climates," HE May/June '97, p. 6). Not venting the attic avoids this problem. [continue reading]
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Adventures in Blower Door Testing
When Steve Mann (of Home Energy Services) asks you to come along for the first blower door testing in a ...
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