- CP
Providing rigid insulating sheathing to the exterior of a wall assembly is a technique that has been used in cold climates for more than 40 years. Recently it has begun to be integrated… Read More
- BSI
OK, we all know this…but for the record…a heat pump water heater (HPWH) uses electricity to transfer heat from the surrounding air to heat the water rather than using electricity to heat the water… Read More
- BSI
One of the most iconic images that shaped my career in the early days was from Madelene Rousseau’s presentation at “”Building Science Insight: ’83”…Humidity, Condensation and Ventilation in Houses…… Read More
- BSI
Structural Insulated Panel Systems (SIPS) are prefabricated building panels consisting of plastic foam cores sandwiched between two skins, typically oriented strand board (OSB) or plywood (Figure 1… Read More
- BSI
Garages were once easy to deal with. Their function was to store a vehicle. Not anymore. Garage space is becoming too valuable for just vehicle storage. They are becoming part… Read More