John Koenig drives quality and performance in home building as a building performance specialist on the PERFORM Builder Solutions team at IBACOS.

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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.

Home Ventilation Options Ranked Good(ish), Better, and Best

One key element in modern home construction is ventilation, but what exactly is ventilation and why is it important? I recently read the book A House Needs to Breathe … Or Does...
Aug. 13, 2024
Shower Seat

WATERPROOFING SHOWER SEATS

If you take one thing away from this column, it should be that you really need to pay attention to shower seats—that is, if you want to avoid unhappy customers and expensive warranty...
July 11, 2022