Dry Basements Depend on Durable Vapor Barriers That Isolate Slabs
To prevent cracks, and head off mold and rot in finished basements, a sturdy vapor barrier is still...
Posts about Building Science (19)
Embodied Carbon and Operational Carbon
The Climate Impact of Our Buildings. There is a particular urgency regarding the climate impact of...
Ground Freezing is Environmentally Friendly Shoring Option
Company’s shoring technique saves time and costs in construction projects. SoilFreeze is the only...
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....
