Recent Articles
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The Impact of Wind Washing on Insulation R-Value
Defining airflow pathways is key to maintaining an insulation material's thermal resistance capacity
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Undersized Heat Pump in an Arctic Blast
A heat pump's capacity to keep the house warm during an extreme cold weather event
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Hot Water Distribution Retrofit
Cutting the length and diameter of three plumbing lines results in huge savings in wasted water and wait time
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A Layered Approach to Indoor Air Quality
Tamping down the spread of Covid using the four pillars of good indoor air quality: source control, filtration, ventilation, and humidity control
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Common Causes for an Inefficient Duct System
Four easily identifiable problems that cause heating and cooling ducts to fail and DIY solutions for repairing them
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Roof Penetrations Prone to Water Damage
Holes located on the lower portion of a roof are at highest risk for moisture intrusion
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Wind Washing and Insulation R-Value
An explanation of the potential effect of wind on insulation's capacity to resist heat transfer
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Will a Heat Pump Water Heater Freeze Your Basement?
Study demonstratesthe effects of heat pump water heaters on surrounding air temperature
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Why is There Frost in the Attic?
If you've ever seen frost in the attic in winter, it's pretty to easy to understand why it's happening. It's the same thing that causes morning dew on the grass,…
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Continuous Air Barrier Between Garage and House
A method for controlling air movement between garage and house to ensure healthy indoor air quality in living spaces