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Spray foam in the attic to prevent ceiling air leaks

Insulation Best Practices for Sealing the Ceiling

Reliably air-sealing vented attics is a challenge. Pay attention to these details to help ensure greater thermal comfort
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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The benefits of putting the home's entire heating and cooling system (equipment and supply and return ductwork) within the thermal enclosure may seem like too much work, but you'll find the benefits far outweigh the effort required to do it.
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Tips for Placing HVAC Ducts in Conditioned Space

Feb. 12, 2024
Ladder safety for pump jacks includes using netting systems as a protective barrier to prevent falling objects, debris, or tools from dropping to lower levels, which can pose a hazard to workers or bystanders below. | Image: courtesy IBACOS
Ladder safety for pump jacks includes using netting systems as a protective barrier to prevent falling objects, debris, or tools from dropping to lower levels, which can pose a hazard to workers or bystanders below. | Image: courtesy IBACOS
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Ladder Safety Tips for Every Jobsite

Dec. 4, 2023
Specifying a roofing underlayment is one thing; to actually protect the home, that layer must be properly sealed and installed. | Image: IBACOS
Specifying a roofing underlayment is one thing; to actually protect the home, that layer must be properly sealed and installed. | Image: IBACOS
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Don't Underestimate the Importance of Roofing Underlayment

Oct. 4, 2023
Too often, HVAC installers don’t take the time to ensure the system is working optimally, and homeowners don’t receive feedback that lets them know there’s a problem. | Image: Andrey Popov / stock.adobe.com
Too Often, Hvac Installers Don’t Take The Time To Ensure The System Is Working Optimally, And Homeowners Don’t Receive Feedback That Lets Them Know There’s A Problem | Image: Andrey Popov / Stock adobe
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Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? Energy Efficiency, for One Thing

Sept. 10, 2023
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Radon results from the natural decay of uranium, which is found in nearly all soils. The radioactive gas typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into homes via cracks and other holes in the foundation.
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How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon

Aug. 4, 2023
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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 2 million construction workers are exposed to silica dust
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Don’t Cut Corners on Construction Jobsite Safety

June 3, 2023
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Labor + Trade Relations

One Surefire Way to Attract Talent and Improve Homebuyer Satisfaction

May 18, 2023

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