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Preventing termite passage behind slab perimeter insulation

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2026-04-17 09:32
I'm helping a neighbor here in MA get insulation installed around the perimeter of her slab. Another neighbor did this and had termites enter her house by passing behind the…
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Unvented Attic

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2026-04-17 09:30
I am building a new home that will have an unvented or conditioned attic, ERV and dehumidifier.  I am in Houston, Texas, so it's mostly hot and humid.  Framing is…
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Passive House Accelerator: Unlocking Airtightness and Insulation

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2026-04-17 02:00
A look at materials, installation strategies, and testing methods that make airtightness achievable on real-world projects
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Double Stud wall to ICF frost wall

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2026-04-16 15:27
Does anybody have an architectural detail for joining an (Element) ICF frost wall to a 12" wide double-stud wall?  The double-stud wall has a 2x6 structural exterior wall with a…
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