...insulation , or having no insulation at all. Building below grade presents much greater challenges than above grade as walls cannot dry to the outside. Please s...
...insulation starting around R40, and finding them as high as R60 and R70 is not that unusual anymore, nor is that much insulation overkill in a really cold clima...
...insulation begins with the foundation, where 9’’ of type II and III expanded polystyrene [EPS] panel insulation placed below the slab was designed to also serve...
...insulation) as well as appliances and energy systems. With this information and a blower door test to determine how airtight your building envelope is, informat...
...insulation .
Windows are triple-glazed with Low-e coatings for maximum performance and UV protection of interior finishes and furniture.
If living in 750...
...insulation, airtight construction techniques , highly efficient mechanical systems and photovoltaic power generation . These systems and design features work to...
...insulation materials in the residential housing industry, and they are full of fire retardants, even in applications where there is simply no way they will comb...
...insulation:
To slow the movement of heat from inside to out in cold months. This is your insulation. It also helps keep heat out of the interior in summer.
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...insulation and orientation:
An efficient and resilient home is one that uses minimal energy to heat, light and run appliances. The biggest draw is *almost alw...
...insulation a concrete slab on grade makes a perfect thermal battery for solar heat .
Sealing concrete floors:
Raw concrete is very porous and will have a lo...
...insulation out of the attic to change it or to stuff more in. The structure, everything you can't see behind the paint and finish, is the most important part of...
