Cold floor syndrome – solved!
Building PerformanceWhen any insulation type is not in full contact with the underside of a floor system it is practically demoted to the lowly role of sound dampening
Open-cell foam versus Closed-cell foam. What’s the Difference?
Building PerformanceNow that spray-foam insulation is becoming more common in western North Carolina’s buildings, I figure it’s time once again to discuss the most common question out there – “What’s the difference between open-cell (low-density) and closed-cell (high density) foam?” As with any material selected for the building envelope assembly (sheathing, drainage plane, cladding, etc.), [...]
HCC Fundamentals of Green Building Students Suit Up for Insulation Job
News, TrainingWith funds available to HCC’s Green Building Certification program from the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center and the Governor’s JobsNOW program, HCC was able to reimburse Home Energy Partners for on-site instruction and let the students do part of the work.
Can Houses be “Too Insulated ” or “Too Tight”?
NewsTight houses need mechanical ventilation to ensure a supply of fresh air to keep people healthy; and existing houses should not be tightened without assessing whether the existing combustion appliances have an adequate source of combustion makeup air.