Ground Freezing is Environmentally Friendly Shoring Option
Company’s shoring technique saves time and costs in construction projects. SoilFreeze is the only...
Posts about Building Science (18)
Carbon Smart Straw Bale Structural Insulated Panels
Building Energy Efficient and Carbon Smart with Prefab Straw Bale Green Builders who are motivated...
Tankless Water Heating and Geothermal? The Perfect Match
Combining these time-tested technologies can be a big energy saver. HAVING A 50 OR 80 GALLON TANK...
Rigid Insulation: Best Practices
Extra-thick layers of exterior insulation can greatly improve the energy performance of homes, but...
Duct-Sealing Strategies for Retrofits
A side-by-side field study of two duct-sealing techniques shows that both methods are effective and...
Optimal Whole-House Ventilation
Choosing the optimal whole-house ventilation system for an existing home can improve indoor air...
Window Film: A Cost Effective Window Retrofit
Window film technology has improved since it was first conceived. Newer films are high-tech...
Concrete Block Structures Are Viable When Properly Constructed
Here's a primer on how to use concrete masonry blocks properly, to maximize durability and...
Finally, a Recycled PVC Product
A major drawback to vinyl building products has been the fact that they contain no recycled...
Exterior Foam Insulation: Best Practices
BUILDING AMERICA (BA) has been advocating the use of rigid foam sheathing insulation for years as a...
Add a Fresh Air Intake to Your Wood Stove to Avoid Toxic Air
Too often, wood burning boilers and stoves are installed without a dedicated fresh air source....
Trial by Fire
When comparing wood stoves, gas and oil as primary heating sources, there’s no long-term “win” in...
Five Myths about Home Fire Sprinklers
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is helping to dispel five common myths...
