Allison Bailes III

Allison Bailes writes the “Energy Vanguard” blog for the company of the same name, which he founded in 2008, and he contributes to GreenBuildingAdvisor.com’s “Building Science” blog. The holder of a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Florida, he has also built a high-performance home out of structural insulated panels, run a home-performance company, and worked as regional manager for a green-building program.

Fiberglass Is Still Home Builders’ Number One Insulation Choice
Building scientist Allison Bailes reviews the problems, myths, and best practices associated with fiberglass insulation.
Is R-8 Duct Insulation Enough?
Code requirements are always a compromise between what’s best and what’s practical.
Five Types of R-Value
There’s a lot more to an insulation's resistance to heat flow than the number on the package.
Air-Sealing the Ceiling Joists in an Attached Garage
Garage ceiling joists present a challenge for creating a continuous air barrier; a little forethought makes it a lot easier.
Bad Ducts = Bad Air
Higher energy bills and lower comfort levels aren’t the worst effects of faulty ducts.
Joe Lstiburek’s Ideal Double-Stud Wall
This wall design ensures good performance and solves the problems of inside and outside moisture.
Bad Ducts = Bad Air
Higher energy bills and lower comfort levels aren’t the worst effects of faulty ducts.
Why Do We Need Control Layers?
Understand the different roles of air barriers, vapor barriers, water-resistive barriers, and insulation.

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