The residential building industry has enough controversial construction techniques, incorrect product applications, antiquated codes, and old wives’ tales to confuse anybody seeking the right way to build. And vapor barriers rank high on that list. Here’s how to interpret the codes and the science behind one of home building’s most misunderstood materials. | Advertisement |
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What would the country look like a decade from now if the House-passed energy bill--or, more likely, a water-down version--were to become the law of the land? Allocation of Recovery Act funds includes advancement of building systems research, development of efficient new homes, and expansion of Energy Star. EcoHome Editor Jean Dimeo discusses the latest trends in building products. A Q&A session with green builder Arjay West, who advocates jobsite recycling, net-positive-energy homes, and high-performance construction. New Mexico’s Lee Michael Homes is already a green building player, building its 10 to 25 annual projects to meet Built Green New Mexico standards. Now the custom builder is diversifying and expanding its reach with a new sister company specializing in the supply and installation of solar panels and solar hot water systems. | EcoHome Magazine
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