A Closer Look at Self-Adhered WRBs – GreenBuildingAdvisor
Product Guide Modern peel-and-stick water-resistive barriers help control air and water and improve building durability in challenging conditions. By Joshua Salinger | October 28, 2026 Self-adhered (SA) water-resistive barriers (WRBs) have evolved from traditional housewraps and now provide both water protection and improved air control, making them especially useful in renovations and airtight building assemblies. […]
Hello, I posted a few weeks ago and got some great responses re: my overall approach to insulating the attic of a 1950’s colonial. This is a DIY job limited to attic but I am trying to do the best I can to create a air vent channel below the existing roof board sheathing and […]
Knowing that our vaulted ceilings were at risk of rotting from the inside out, I’ve tried several times over the years to find a contractor who will retrofit our roof deck with rigid foam insulation. Time has run out, and we need this done now. Thanks to GBA and other sources such as ASIRI designs, […]
Green Building News Program helps households install heat-pump water heaters, induction cooktops, and more to help with rising energy costs By Justin R. Wolf | October 27, 2026 Despite political headwinds at the federal level, including the sunsetting of certain tax incentives, a slowdown in clean tech investments, and more, the energy transition in the […]
I am considering using Superior Walls precast concrete walls above grade on my next build. On my last build, I Superior Walls for a daylight basement. We added pigment to the mix to give it an earth-tone color and broom finished the exterior; we also applied concrete sealer. It looked somewhat like a stucco finish. […]
EPA Proposes Changes to Oil and Gas Emissions Standards The proposed revisions address methane monitoring, gas flaring and emissions control requirements for oil and natural gas operations. By Stasia DeMarco October 28, 2026 The EPA has proposed revisions to federal air pollution standards for oil and natural gas operations, including changes to methane monitoring, gas […]
Product Guide Installing continuous insulation efficiently can be a challenge, but these new tools can help By Randy Williams | October 26, 2026 As continuous insulation (CI) becomes more common, contractors are spending more time cutting mineral wool, wood fiber, rigid fiberglass, and foam. None of these materials is particularly difficult to cut, but making […]
I have a 1937 home with a CMU foundation and we are finishing our basement. In a perfect world, I would excavate down to the footings and waterproof and insulate the exterior of the foundation, but we need to work with what we have and try to deal with it from the inside. The assembly […]
Proposal Would Let Utah Issue Permits for Wells That Store Carbon Dioxide Underground Comments on the proposal are due Dec. 7, and EPA will hold one online public hearing before then. By Danielle Naidu October 26, 2026 Owners and operators of wells that store carbon dioxide underground in Utah could get their permits from the […]
The Pretty Good House Blog Building materials affect more than the people who live in a home. A Pretty Good House should also consider the health and safety of the people installing them. By Emily Mottram | October 23, 2026 We spend a lot of time talking about healthy homes. We talk about ventilation, moisture, […]