Energy Efficiency - Page 63 of 76

Improving Performance of a SIPs Roof
A layer of foam added to the outside of a structural insulated panel should reduce heat losses via thermal bridging. The question is whether the foam will increase the risk…
Should I Vent a Roof Insulated With Spray Foam?
It depends where you live, but sealed attics perform better than vented attics in the South.
12 Remodeling Secrets
Cost saving strategies and inspiring design ideas for kitchens, baths and beyond
Concrete Paths to Energy Efficiency
A near-zero-energy demo home co-marketed by BASF Corp. and other partners is designed to show concrete’s benefits in shell construction, while a builder in North Carolina pours concrete exterior walls…
Payback Time
A small house in Vermont goes above code to cut energy bills by more than half.
Air Sealing with Owens Corning’s new Energy Complete system
I'm a huge believer in Spray Foam for air sealing, but foam will only air seal the cavity that it's sprayed into. Here's where Owens Corning's new Energy Complete has…
Save Energy with a Cool Roof
A cool roof can be a good energy-saving option. Reflective roofing improves comfort and reduces cooling costs in the Deep South and anywhere the sun shines.
Designed for Density
A big house on an infill lot embraces its historic neighborhood and proves that buyers are willing to pay for energy efficiency.
Preventing Ice Dams
Ice dams are a sign of an inefficient house.
Building a Tight House
A construction engineer on the path to energy efficiency describes his strategy for air-sealing the envelope of his own home.

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