Among the many different factors to consider when choosing a building wrap, geographic and climate considerations, specifically relating to annual rainfall, should always be top…
In the last installment of a four-part series, a building science expert boils weatherproofing down to this: If you want the best solution for air…
BlueGreen Alliance Foundation now offers a free website that makes it easier to find locally made and healthier energy efficient products. This site lists more than 3,000 U.S. facilities that…
Overhauled condominiums in Colorado use a lightweight, stone-free pipe system as a solution for stormwater drainage. In Denver, the former Lowry Air Force Base was…
Forest Economic Advisors offers two free educational podcasts. For those seeking to learn more about the topic of offsite construction and the people leading the charge,…
This Old House spec’d a precast concrete foundation for a net-zero energy house in Rhode Island. A precast concrete Superior Walls Xi Plus foundation has been installed…
In the third of a four-part series, a building science expert calls out important areas specifiers must consider when selecting a weather resistant barrier. The…
Fiberglass insulations received a ringing endorsement in a recent report by Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA). The EEFA report, which examines the health impacts of materials used in weatherization…
HPBA urges Senate action to give wood stove manufacturers time to meet new EPA emissions standards. This is a statement from the Hearth, Patio &…
Codes drive adoption of drainable building wraps as solution to manage bulk water. In many areas around the country, building codes are driving the need…