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Energy-Smart Details

Building or remodeling a home to be more energy efficient than the average home doesn’t necessarily have to cost more money, but it does take careful planning and smart construction details. Browse through this collection of articles to get a better understanding of what makes high-performance homes work.

  • Ducting HRVs and ERVs

    Learn how to ensure that the ductwork for a mechanical ventilation system works efficiently to save energy and provide good indoor air quality.

  • Air-Sealing SIP Seams

    Houses built with structural insulated panels require unique methods of air-sealing to ensure an airtight thermal envelope.

  • Insulating a Slab-On-Grade Foundation

    Depending on your location, you may need rigid-foam insulation under and around the edges of the slab.

  • Radon-Mitigation Systems

    Learn why you need to be concerned with radon levels in your home and find out what you can do to eliminate this unhealthy gas if tests show that it's present in your house.

  • A Practical Air-Sealing Sequence

    If you aim to build a superinsulated airtight home and want to keep it affordable, your best bet is to use common materials and methods that don’t disrupt traditional work sequences very much.

  • Insulating Attic Stairs

    The hatch or staircase leading up to an unfinished attic can be a big energy leak. Here are a few tips for sealing it up.

  • Insulated Skylight Shaft

    If you have or plan to install a skylight in your home, get the insulation details right to avoid problems with comfort and condensation.

  • How to Insulate Your Rim Joists

    Use spray foam or rigid foam to insulate and air-seal this commonly ignored part of the house

  • Hot-Water Circulation Loops

    Creating a hot-water circulation loop is fairly easy, but doing so in a way that doesn’t waste a lot of energy is a little trickier. Learn how to efficiently reduce your wait time for hot water.

  • Hiding ducts in conditioned space

    Ducts, furnaces, and air handlers belong inside a house's conditioned space

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