Insulation is one of the most effective ways to improve a building’s energy efficiency and lower its heating costs. Insulation prevents heat from moving upwards…
Insulation is one of the most important green building design factors. It reduces unwanted heat loss or gain and decreases energy demands on heating and…
Framing accounts for 25 percent of a building’s wall surface, and if left uninsulated it can contribute significantly to energy loss. Dow STYROFOAM® brand XPS…
Insulation is a vital component of ensuring homes and buildings are comfortable and energy-efficient. However, misconceptions about insulation can lead to improper decisions about its…
No matter what type of insulation you have in your home, it needs to be inspected and maintained. Noticing any issues early on and taking…
Passive houses use high standards of insulation that reduce heat loss to very low levels. Combined with high performance windows and carefully designed shading, these…
Air sealing is a cost-effective, easy-to-install way to reduce energy costs and improve comfort. It stops outside air and conditioned indoor air from leaking uncontrollably…
Construction materials are the source of a huge chunk of a building’s embodied carbon (GHG emissions from processing, transporting and using the material). Carbon-negative construction…
The correct choice of materials can make your beach home more comfortable and affordable to maintain. Coastal corrosion causes extreme damage to many building materials,…
LEED Certification is a powerful tool for driving sustainability improvements and influencing market shifts. It rewards manufacturers that are making sustainable efforts and pushes others…