vapor barrier

FHB Podcast Segment: Is There a ‘Right’ Spot for a Vapor Retarder in this Climate Zone?
Who knows where the vapor barrier goes?
Detailed Assemblies for an Airtight Small Home
Designer Amber Westerman shares drawings and details for building a high-performing slab-on-grade foundation, double-stud wall, and truss roof with nontoxic materials.
Vapor: Pressure, Permeance, and Permeability
High-performance builder Ben Bogie presents a few mental visuals to help understand that elusive moisture menace.
Are There Any Reasons to Make Homes ‘A Little Bit Leaky’?
Some builders still worry that air-sealing efforts will lead to rot.
Podcast Episode 181: Ethical Business Practices, Pass-Through Windows, and Cutting Asbestos Shingles
The Fine Homebuilding editors talk about doing right by your clients, opening up a kitchen to the outdoors, following EPA guidelines when removing asbestos siding, and more.
Podcast Episode 150: Why Do My Windows Sweat in the Winter?
This week the Fine Homebuilding editors discuss winter condensation, straw-bale homes, punky floor joists, rental-property remodels and more.
The California FHB House Air-Sealing and Insulation in Pictures
Delta air barriers and tapes and Rockwool insulation on the interior and exterior of the building envelope are key components of this high-performance house.
Air-Sealing a High-Performance House
A red pen, a plan, and careful air-barrier installation are essential when building an energy-efficient home
Free Webinar: Building Science Advisor Web-Tool
Building Science Advisor is a web-based design tool to help you sort out moisture risk issues in exterior wall design.
A New Slab Foundation in 15 Photos
This collection of pics shows all of the main details and steps it takes to create an insulted concrete slab.

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