December 4, 2012
Effective Moisture Management Strategies
Creating a tight building envelope is only one part of the equation in creating a high-performing, energy-efficient house. If the strategies for creating a tight building envelope are not coupled with strategies for letting accumulated moisture out of wall cavities, it can be a recipe for disaster.
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November 6, 2012
Consumers Are Willing to Pay for Quality
Today’s homebuyers want energy-efficient, low-maintenance, well-insulated and well-sealed homes. Data has shown that consumers are willing to pay a premium for these types of homes and that they are typically more satisfied with them than with their previous, less efficient homes.
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October 8, 2012
Building Envelope & Air Sealing Design
The key to an energy-efficient home is largely in how the building envelope is designed. Find out some best practices identified through Home Innovation Labs work as a Building America team.
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September 5, 2012
Best Practices for Creating Affordable Green Homes
Green building, once widely perceived to be a “luxury” approach to home building, can be a viable solution for both builders and consumers in the affordable market.
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August 8, 2012
Avoid Roofing Pitfalls
Five common roofing “hot spots” are identified as well as common sense solutions to implement with roofing trades.
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