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Walls and Roofs

Why Your Walls Get Wet: A 'Building Science Made Easy' Guide to Understanding the Dew Point

...homes The danger zones: how climate changes the rules Keep your home humidity level in the sweet spot In brief What exactly is the dew point? Think of the air inside your home like a giant damp sponge in your hand. As the air in your home cools, that is like your hand tightening around that sponge. Depending on how m...

Concept and design

Resilient Design Features for New Home Construction

...home protection and maintaining quality of life. Now you know more about resilient home design. Find more pages about sustainable construction below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. Sign up for the Ecohome webinar on Sustainable Home Building Emergency preparedness guide for homeowners - be ready ...

How much is Too Much Insulation in my Attic or Walls?
Insulation and soundproofing

How much insulation is too much in attics and walls?

...home? How much insulation do I need in green home construction? The difference between Polyiso, EPS & XPS foam insulation & styrofoam Tips for successfully building affordable eco homes Resilient design features for sustainable new home construction Find more about green home construction in the Ecoho...