Building Science

How To Improve Energy Performance in Existing Attics

There’s more to insulating the attic than attic insulation; there’s venting, air sealing, and misery

In an attempt to strike a middle ground between high-performance and attainable, these three remodelers engage in a candid conversation

Watch the building process of this accessory dwelling unit's vaulted ceiling

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

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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

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