Insulation & Air Sealing

The @EnergyVanguard investigates an attic insulation job in Charleston, SC. #TheBadNews: from zero to nine inches thick in one roof. #BadDogNoBiscuit.

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March 22, 2019

Updated: May 28, 2024

Dew Point: 7 Minutes of BS (#BuildingScience)

Dew point differs from relative humidity in that it measures exactly how much vapor is present. With relative humidity, it's all relative.

HVAC & Mechanicals

Insulation & Air Sealing

Design

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March 21, 2019

Updated: June 15, 2023

Basic Wall Framing (2): Sheathing Framed Walls

Snap a line, put the panel on the line and nail it, tape the seams, and where to snap that line in the first place.

Framing

Insulation & Air Sealing

WRB & Flashing

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November 4, 2018

Updated: June 15, 2023

Think About Batts When Running Electrical Cable

Your electrician can make the insulation work better and easier to install

Insulation & Air Sealing

Plumbing, Electrical

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September 22, 2018

Updated: June 15, 2023

Installing Rockwool Insulation: Rigid Boards in the Walls and Batts in the Attic

Insulating the shell after blower door and IR camera-assisted air sealing

Insulation & Air Sealing

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August 22, 2018

Updated: September 9, 2024

Air Barriers: 7 Minutes of BS—Building Science, Syncopated

You can't simply go down to the hardware store and buy a box labeled air barrier

Insulation & Air Sealing

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August 18, 2018

Updated: June 15, 2023

Model Remodel Show: 4 MORE Energy Efficient Construction Tips

Roof framing, window options, and a mechanical advantage add up to lower bills and a higher quality home

Framing

HVAC & Mechanicals

Insulation & Air Sealing

Windows & Doors

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August 1, 2018

Updated: September 9, 2024

Low-E Glass Coatings: 7 Minutes of Building Science

Low-e coatings screen infrared heat from moving through the glass, either inward, outward, or both

Insulation & Air Sealing

Windows & Doors

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