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Ventilation Strategies for Houses in the Hot-Humid South: Good/Better/Best
Build tight, ventilate right. I learned that from building science guru Mark LaLiberte. But what is the right way to ventilate a house in Texas (or anywhere in the hot/humid South)? I'll give you my recommendations for three strategies.
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High-Performance Homes Dos & Don'ts: Mark LaLiberte Seminar Notes
2 commentsMark LaLiberte is an amazing building-science teacher. Read my blogging notes from his seminar titled "Building High-Performance Homes Dos & Don'ts," which I attended in Austin, Texas. Remember that this is focused on Texas construction, but there is plenty to learn here for anyone in the U.S.
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How to Keep Dangerous Garage Fumes Out of the House
7 commentsAn attached garage saves money and materials during construction, but it also makes it tougher to maintain high indoor air quality. Are there solutions to the problem?
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How to Calculate Savings from Energy Improvements
1 commentIs there a reliable way of estimating lower energy costs, or are there too many variables?
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What's Worse: Air Leaks or Not Enough Insulation
3 commentsAl Cobb's goal is simple: Build better houses and help consumers make better choices. To do that more effectively, he wants to understand the root causes of heat loss a little better. Are air leaks or low insulation levels the real culprit?
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Green Building is for Whiners and Hippies
6 commentsScott Adams (the creator of Dilbert) and the Wall Street Journal take aim at green building.
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Radon! Now Playing in a Home Near You!
3 commentsRadon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., accounting for more than 20,000 cases a year, according to the EPA.
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
