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Building codes are not sharp knives inspectors use to chop off the heads of contractors, they are books full of options for constructing safe and efficient buildings
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Jun 22 2020
Consensus is the best route to change and change is the best route to better productivity
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Jun 9 2020
Three mechanisms usually work together to move electrons from more to less. These three mechanisms can conspire to move heat AROUND your insulation.
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Jun 5 2020
Communicate with people as if they are intelligent adults, and look inward for your biases
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May 29 2020
Integrity is not like being tall or blonde. It’s a job that you try to do every day, nail by nail, relationship by relationship
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May 22 2020
Buckle up and buckle down, it's going to be a bumpy ride. But the future is what you make it. READ.
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Apr 20 2020
Extreme heat and humidity can drive moisture deep into framing cavities which can cause mold, rot, and structural damage
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Mar 3 2020
Wind damage is not restricted to hurricane zones, so why does wind-resistant construction limit itself?
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Feb 13 2020
Science explains the natural world with a disciplined method of repeatable—and verifiable—questions, experiments, and answers
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Oct 29 2019
In a booming economy, it makes sense to forgo college for earning and advancement opportunities
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Oct 8 2019
Can a wall plummet from R-50 to R-12 because of the studs?
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Mar 22 2019
Dew point differs from relative humidity in that it measures exactly how much vapor is present. With relative humidity, it's all relative.
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Nov 14 2018
Stucco is supposed to keep water out, but it is a reservoir cladding, so it also keeps water in. Sort of.
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Oct 16 2018
This chart explains how moisture behaves in the air as temperatures rise and fall—rainstorms, flooding, and glaciers in wall cavities are distinct possibilities.
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Oct 6 2018
The science of stickiness: a molecular look at tape's adhesive and cohesive properties
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Aug 22 2018
You can't simply go down to the hardware store and buy a box labeled air barrier
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Aug 1 2018
Low-e coatings screen infrared heat from moving through the glass, either inward, outward, or both
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Jul 5 2018
Too much of a good thing can kill you. Including sunny weather.
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Jun 28 2018
Vapor barriers cause a lot more harm than good in many parts of North America. Understanding vapor barriers begins with knowing what it means to be one
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