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Wide Spray Foam… Finally!
This spray-foam sealant from Great Stuff offers mess-free, 6-in. coverage.
9 More Building Science Mistakes to Avoid
From not venting your bathroom to not venting your siding, understanding how things go wrong is the first step to getting them right.
Chainsaw Retrofit and Energy Performance
Cutting off the eaves to carry the air and thermal barriers from the wall sheathing to the roof plane is an effective performance upgrade for some old homes.
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Simplify the Wall-to-Roof Transition With ZIP System
Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook detail how Huber Engineered Woods family of products were used to create the air and water barrier at FHB House Kansas.
Air-Sealing Exposed Rafter Tails
Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook demonstrate how they're dealing with the air barrier between their exposed rafter tails.
Why You Need Blower-Door Testing
Understanding where structures leak is the first step toward building tighter, more energy-efficient homes.
What’s the Science Behind a Code-Built Wall?
Building scientist Christine Williamson and Brian Pontolilo discuss how wall assemblies work and break down the four control layers.
Simple Air-Sealed Ceiling for a High-Performance Home
Building an airtight box before adding a roof creates a conditioned mechanical cavity, a safe work surface, and a platform for deep insulation.
Insulating an Old Farmhouse
In this podcast short, the team discusses retrofitting an air barrier on an old, leaky house.
Air-Sealing a Net-Zero Assembly
Watch builder Josh Salinger describe the methods his team is taking on this ADU to create a healthier, energy-efficient home.

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