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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.
A New Take on Insulating a Roof
For vaulted ceilings, this vented and vapor-open approach is durable and energy-smart, and a good option for houses in mixed and cold climates.
Installing New Siding on Top of Old Siding
When covering existing finishes with new ones, consider how trapped moisture will dry, and how to create an affective air barrier.
Cold-Climate Attic Air-Sealing
A Minnesota builder shares his method for ensuring a continuous air/vapor control layer.
Detailing the Wall-to-Roof Transitions
Watch how the 2020 FHB House team creates a tighter building envelope by installing roof overhangs after the WRB.
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