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A concise explanation of how a high performance HVAC system works in a high performance home. How can I be saving energy, money, and wear and tear on my equipment if it seems as though my system is… Read More
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When constructing unvented roofs with asphalt shingles in hot humid climates, a vapor barrier must be installed between the asphalt shingles and the roof deck. Asphalt shingles store water from dew (… Read More
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The simplest, most effective, and most economical way to introduce fresh air in homes with central forced air systems is to use the central fan to pull in and distribute a controlled amount of… Read More
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"Buildings leak water and air, which is normal and unavoidable. Therefore, designers should not fixate on preventing leakage, i.e. making buildings “airtight.” Because even if all cracks were sealed… Read More
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This article was written to tie together and summarize the various papers on unvented conditioned cathedralized attics found on our website. We realize that there is a wealth of information, and much… Read More
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This article briefly repeats some of the information in the other mold articles but also includes information on how to prevent mold in residential structures. Mold requires water. No water, no mold… Read More
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The purpose of this document is to assist builders with the decisions regarding what to do and how to do it when mold is found in specific locations. This article provides both general guidelines for… Read More
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Mold testing procedures were not developed to determine whether a home is “safe” or “healthy” or “clean." Although this article is titled "Mold Testing" it actually tells you why testing for mold is… Read More
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Too much mold can affect the health of you and your family. In addition, mold can damage or destroy building materials such as wood or gypsum board in our homes. This article answers your questions… Read More
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Builders for many years have put mechanical equipment and ducts in non-living spaces such as crawlspaces and attics primarily to save valuable floor space. Be that as it may (there are lots of good… Read More
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