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.

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.
What's the Difference: Control Layers

Air barriers, vapor barriers, water-resistive barriers, and insulation

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