Building Science

Benefits of Continuous Exterior Insulation

Continuous exterior insulation is a newer, popular way to support optimal thermal and moisture protection for new builds, additions, and some…

Since the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the green building industry has been buzzing with enthusiasm for the more than $50…

Symbi Homes, the Model ReModel 2022 contractor, has decided on whether or not to vent the 800 square foot in-law suite addition

The 19th-century Victorian and new accessory dwelling unit boast impressive HERS measurements

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The Model ReModel 2022 remodeler must make a decision for the net-zero accessory dwelling unit

Model ReModel 2022 will undergo a deep energy retrofit—here's how.

Brick veneer and rigid exterior foam raise questions about deck ledger connections. We provide some answers.

Part 2 on the basics of building a straight run of stairs

With price spikes and shortages of traditional building materials, it may be time to start considering non-traditional ones

'Hyper glue' formula may increase the strength and corrosion resistance in materials typically held together by adhesives

A look at what makes flashing tape so sticky and why the way you install it determines how well it stays stuck

How much moisture air can hold depends on the temperature, which is why they call it “relative humidity.” Here’s how it works and why it matters.

Foil blocks heat transfer best if it stays clean, is adjacent to an airspace, and the delta is large enough.

This cold-climate wall system allows for smooth old-to-new transitions and incorporates a flush-framed deck ledger detail