Category: Building Science
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Net Zero?
The definition of net zero is that in a year, you essentially create as much energy as you use. This house is being built to be very energy efficient. I am anxious to see our electric bills. But we are not producing energy. We have mentioned to the electrician that we want to build in…
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More Photos
I’ve been asked to centralize the photos and post more. You will see a link under pages labeled photo galleries where these links are consolidated. You will also see pages pop up here and there which are the actual photo pages because they have to be published before I can link to them. I’m sure there…
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Installation details on Forcefield
I struggled with deciding whether to update the earlier post (about sheathing and moisture) or start a new one. I felt a unique post would better reflect the details of the best practices we took in completing our air and water barrier. Below you will see photos of taped panels demonstrating the basic installation but also…
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Sheathing and moisture
Many of you know, Landus is involved in the development of systems and products for the building industry, predominantly focused on keeping building materials structurally sound. In most cases, this means keeping the wood dry or making sure it has drying potential if it does get wet. A building envelope is defined as the physical…
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Weather-Bloc Systems
On September 21st, one of the more important elements is installed between the cinder block and the wood. Weather-Bloc is a system that provides an air and moisture block between your foundation and floor system. If you visit their website, you will see that it helps reduce your energy consumption, helps protect your home from moisture…
