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...windows that in order to get certified they needed an absurd amount (24 inches) of insulation below the slab to meet the overall energy goals. Therefore, due to those windows, the net result of seeking Passive House certification was a higher carbon footprint, as a ton of insulation was needed that far exceed any reaso...

...windows facing south ( passive solar ) may have its heating requirements reduced by as much as 25% for virtually no cost. It is important that it be properly-designed to avoid overheating though, or you will negate any heat savings with air conditioning in the summer. A well-insulated, well-sealed building envelope i...

...windows and no vapor barrier but simply a sealed gypsum board box all around, you would have an airtight seal with no moisture carried through by air transport. The key factor here, is that the amount of vapor molecules that will pass through that gypsum board box is insignificant compared to the moisture that will p...

...windows), are not an issue to be concerned about. In fact, the plants will respond quite well to the warm temperature as long as it stays below 30 degrees Celsius. The system does not create much humidity, and what does result may be welcome during winter when many homes can become quite dry. Given the sound of the p...

...windows , additional insulation, better tapes and membranes for air sealing , etc. Ball park pricing: A geothermal system for an averaged size home (2000 sq. ft.) would easily cost you $30,000 to have installed, and that is in exchange for a monthly saving of about 50% on your heating bill. So payback for the average...

...windows are closed to get an accurate reading. Normal activity like doing laundry with a dryer vented to the exterior and running ventilation equipment is to be expected, so you don’t need to change your normal behavior when testing a home for radon. If you know or suspect that your home is "at risk" for radon, then co...

...windows and doors . Any products carrying ENERGY STAR label are certified to be a high efficiency option. Other rating systems like LEED for example, will recognize ENERGY STAR certified products, and award points for incoporating them into buildings. Passive House: Modeled after the German Passivhaus standard, thi...

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...windows you install. If you ran an energy simulation model to find out how well a wall would perform but you neglected to calculate thermal bridges, you would be trying to solve a math equation without using all the variables and your conclusions would simply be wrong. Thermal bridge-free construction: 1- Be cons...