A thermal bridge is an area of the building enclosure—whether it be the walls, roof, or foundation—that has significantly higher heat flow than intended.

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Three mechanisms usually work together to move electrons from more to less. These three mechanisms can conspire to move heat AROUND your insulation.

Wind damage is not restricted to hurricane zones, so why does wind-resistant construction limit itself?

Building codes are not sharp knives inspectors use to chop off the heads of contractors, they are books full of options for constructing safe and efficient buildings

Extreme heat and humidity can drive moisture deep into framing cavities which can cause mold, rot, and structural damage

Can a wall plummet from R-50 to R-12 because of the studs?

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

Stucco is supposed to keep water out, but it is a reservoir cladding, so it also keeps water in. Sort of.