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Hello, I’m looking for WRB advice. Repairing or totally replacing siding. I’ve been reading old articles/Q&A, but I apologize if I’ve missed available info or have failed to grasp basic concepts. 1987 MN home, zone 6a. Wall assembly is drywall, interior poly, 2×6, insulation batts, bildrite asphalt board, and masonite. WRB selection worries me due […]
Editor’s note: We first published this article in 2025 when wildfire smoke from Canada blanketed large portions of the United States. Because the information remains relevant—and, unfortunately, timely as poor air quality once again affects much of North America—we’re republishing it with minor edits and updates. I’m pretty much an indoor air quality (IAQ) nerd; […]
I have a large 2nd floor Master with a double gable vaulted ceiling. The interior ceiling is beautiful wood that I want to keep intact. I’m about to start a small dormer construction project that includes reroofing the entire west facing roof. Presently, this 2nd floor room suffers from high radiant heat temperatures and that’s […]
Join the leading community of building science experts Become a GBA Prime member and get instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field. Start free trial Replies Andrew_C | Jul 15, 2026 03:56pm | #1 For starters, see GBA article, 2012 by Erik North – How to Insulate […]
hi all again we are currently specifying a gas start/wood burning fireplace for the family room in a near passive home. at the international builder show, spent some time with Renasaince, as it seems to seal well with the guillotine door and gasketing, along with dedicated intake supply air, and chimney damper. problem is, the […]