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Man doing blower door test on a home
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Striving for Better Blower Door Results

The air-change rate of your homes is an increasingly important metric for meeting more stringent energy codes
Feb. 19, 2025
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Construction worker without a face mask cuts concrete block, creating clouds of silica dust
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7 Ways to Reduce Silica Dust Exposure

Feb. 17, 2025
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A crew of construction workers inspects the quality of a home under construction
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The Right Way to Execute Quality Improvements

Dec. 8, 2024
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Spray foam in the attic to prevent ceiling air leaks
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Insulation Best Practices for Sealing the Ceiling

Oct. 8, 2024
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Because today's building codes strive for greater energy efficiency and occupant health, builders must pay more attention to the construction of the home’s envelope and how the house is ventilated to ensure optimal, healthy indoor air.
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Home Ventilation Options Ranked Good(ish), Better, and Best

Aug. 13, 2024
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This 1,360 Square Foot Zero Energy Ready Home On Long Island Achieves A 15 Hers Index Score
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Getting Homes Zero-Energy Ready on Long Island

July 8, 2024
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Instead of using expanding spray foam to air-seal sill plates to the subfloor or concrete slab, use a thick, continuous bead of construction adhesive to create a more reliable seal.
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3 Air-Sealing Details to Survive Construction

June 10, 2024
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Key To Driving Productivity Gains (and Customer And Trade Partner Satisfaction And Loyalty) Is To Make Sure Everyone Involved In A Project Can Identify Issues Early On, Solve Them Quickly, And Prevent Them From Reoccurring
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Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity

April 16, 2024
To maintain the glue’s integrity, subfloor panels should be installed one at a time and glued to joists before fastening using manufacturer-approved screws or ring-shank nails. | Image: courtesy IBACOS
To maintain the glue’s integrity, subfloor panels should be installed one at a time and glued to joists before fastening using manufacturer-approved screws or ring-shank nails. | Image: courtesy IBACOS
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5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors

April 13, 2024

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