Recent Articles
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Is Compressed Fiberglass Insulation Really a Problem?
或is this just another myth in the world of building science?
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Heating Degree Days Drop Again in 2017
It’s not happening everywhere, but Atlanta, Aspen, and other places saw the downward trend of HDD continue
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Three Easy and Essential Advanced Framing Techniques
Stick-built homes that don’t use these techniques are missing an easy opportunity to save energy and cut construction costs
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The Difficulty of Updating Georgia’s Energy Code
Trying to get airtightness below 7 ach50 has been a struggle
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Questions to Ask Your Prospective Builder
Getting the answers could help you avoid picking the wrong builder
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The Hidden Flaw in Some High-Efficiency Furnaces
Hint: Furnaces use two forms of energy
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Five Ways to Do Balanced Ventilation
Including some you can use to convert an exhaust-only system
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The Home Performance Forum Has Launched!
A popular LinkedIn group has moved to its own website
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Does a Bigger Volume Mean More Heating and Cooling Load?
Many people answer this question incorrectly
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Manual J Doesn’t Tell You Equipment Capacity
The amount of heating and cooling your house needs isn’t the only factor in determining the size of your heating and cooling equipment
