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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 Expert Member MALCOLM TAYLOR | Sep 20, 2026 01:33pm | #1 sevak, I don’t see the link between the shower generating […]
UN Forum Highlights Grid and Investment Barriers to Clean Energy Growth Business and government leaders identified transmission infrastructure, financing and regulatory uncertainty among the obstacles slowing clean energy deployment. By Chelsey Arries September 21, 2026 Insufficient grid capacity, limited access to financing and unpredictable regulations are restricting the development of clean energy projects despite growing […]
Hi, I live in mid-coast Maine in a new build that is less than two years old. I want to insulate the concrete basement walls and air seal the rim joists. I missed a large rebate from Efficiency Maine that would have helped me use rigid board insulation and stay within my budget. However, I […]
Hello all, I am in getting ready to attack this portion of my 20’x20′ detached garage retrofit. Before I begin I wanted to get any feedback on changes to my cobbled together roof plan. The structure is fully re-sheathed in a monopoly style after removing the rotting rafter tails, siding, sheathing, and rotting roof sheathing. […]
The Pretty Good House Blog Low-voltage lighting systems promise smaller wires, simpler controls, fewer drivers, and new possibilities for where and how we light our homes. By Christopher Briley | September 18, 2026 LED lighting took over the industry quickly. I bought my first LED bulb in 2011 for my desk lamp. It cost me […]
Link: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Zi5-f5q2GO8 You have to fluff up the insulation as it arrives compacted in the bag. You run it through a long house into a vacuum canister with a shop vac at the other end. When the cellulose passes through the house, it fluffs up which makes it have it’s intended insulation value. Use a […]
A business can appear to be running smoothly while losing time, money, and productivity through problems that are easy to overlook. These operational blind spots are weaknesses, inefficiencies, or recurring problems that are not clearly identified, measured, or addressed. Over time, they can affect quality, customer satisfaction, productivity, and business performance. The first step is […]
New to me historic home that we are updating. Zone 5 in Northern MI. We have a wing with TIG 1.5″ thick oak planking for the entire ceiling. It’s just TIG planks attached directly to the topside of exposed rafters. Very cool look. The living space is primarily heated with a high efficiency wood burning […]
Green Building Blog Small heat pumps, balanced ventilation, solar power, battery storage, and exceptional airtightness helped turn an ambitious owner-builder project into a net-zero reality By Amber Westerman , Clay Yapp | September 17, 2026 Over the past few years, as a designer and construction coach, I’ve had the privilege of helping homeowners navigate the […]
We’re using Zip sheathing with Delta Vent S over it, and the Delta stucco and stone rainscreen over that. Climate zone 3B Southern California. This wall is getting scratch and brown then natural stone veneer, and is using a traditional FHA-7 style stainless weep screed. I’m trying to work with the current setup to vent […]