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I am considering installing a radiant barrier to keep the vented attic cool. Attic is sealed and well insulated. Will the radiant provide any value to keep the ulitity bills…

Ready to Upgrade Your Home With These Simple Zero-Waste Swaps?Here's the truth: you don't need to gut your entire house to live sustainably. Small adjustments create bigger ripple effects than…

Hi all againWhile trying to detail my plans, I will be doing a vented overroof which on its face is stragithforward.I cannot come up with a plan for detailing the…

Are Custom Metal Connectors the Missing Link in High-Performance Building Envelopes?A builder-to-builder Q&A on stopping hidden thermal losses with smarter, stamped hardware.Do small metal clips really matter for whole-house energy…

Passive House projects demand a different workflow—one where architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors collaborate early to reduce risk, improve performance, and create repeatable success.

I’m working on plans for a rebuild after a total loss house fire turned forest fire.3300sq/ft house (41x45) with 1000sq/ft attached garage (33x33). 2 story with garage and main level…

Hi allThought I had it all figured out, but still struggling on one detail for my over roof.If you want the cliffnotes of my question and to stop reading--For climate…

We are building a new home and are nearing the flooring stage. We are finding that there are multiple places where the new subfloor is unlevel. We think this is…

I’m looking to improve the insulation of the exterior walls in an older home. The house is currently occupied, so I’d like to avoid removing or rebuilding the walls if…

Are Custom Metal Connectors the Missing Link in High-Performance Building Envelopes?A builder-to-builder Q&A on stopping hidden thermal losses with smarter, stamped hardware.Do small metal clips really matter for whole-house energy…

Are Custom Metal Connectors the Missing Link in High-Performance Building Envelopes?A builder-to-builder Q&A on stopping hidden thermal losses with smarter, stamped hardware.Do small metal clips really matter for whole-house energy…

I have most of the quotes in for our house remodel / addition and I'm trying to make insulation decisions based on what I have researched over the years and…

The roof on our 1961 ranch (standard gable with asphalt shingles and plywood sheathing) in Climate Zone 5A is coming up on end-of-life soon and that would be the time…

I have an exterior remodel project and am looking for contractors in the Chicago area with experience installing EIFS.

We just remodeled our home last year.  New windows, doors, siding some insulation and turned our attic into conditioned space.  We originally had electric baseboard heat when we moved in…

When combining ERV and heated air (heat pump) ducts, can all supply and return registers be combined ? In my inexperience it seems many designs utilize some returns and or supply…

When you need to use flexible ducting for ERV/HVAC, what is you favorite type/brand for ease of use and durability?

Air sealing is one of the rare upgrades that pays off everywhere—from comfort and IAQ to durability and energy bills.

Are Custom Metal Connectors the Missing Link in High-Performance Building EnvelopesA builder-to-builder Q&A on stopping hidden thermal losses with smarter, stamped hardware.Do small metal clips really matter for whole-house energy…

Airtightness at the eaves is critical for durability, comfort, and wildfire resilience. This detail shows how to do it right.