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Replace Cellulose with Spray Foam
Address the air leaks and convert a vented, unconditioned attic into an unvented, conditioned attic.
FHB House 2017: Roofing
Oriented for solar and packed with 20 inches of insulation, the FHB House roof is the topper on this high-performance production home.
The Hazards of Vermiculite Insulation
If vermiculite insulation is present in a house, you should assume it may be contaminated with asbestos.
Episode 38: Martin Holladay Talks Green Building (Part Two)
Insulation for basement walls and cathedral ceilings, window replacements and make-up air, and ductless mini-splits in cold climates
Insulation for an Airtight House
From the foundation to the attic, efficient materials and installation techniques yield just 0.4 air changes per hour.
Episode 29: Cellulose in the Attic, Shaker Sensibility
Brian, Rob, and Justin are amazed at builder Mike Guertin’s clever trick for tackling the cheek wall of a cross gable.
Episode 28: Boots on the Ground, Nails in the Walls
Work boots, attic ducts and insulation, weather barriers and over-driven nails, and reusing building materials.
Insulation Ramp in Attic
Recycled planks make an elevated ramp for insulating and future inspections inside the attic.
Episode 23: Attic Upgrade, Exterior Siding, and DIY Dense Pack
The guys make headway with their home projects, take a wood-siding question from London listener, and much more.
Episode 16: Conditioned Attics, Troubleshooting, and Dormers
In this episode, host and managing editor Justin Fink talks with editor in chief Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo about energy loss from mechanicals in the attic, a…

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