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Posted on January 19, 2021

Construction Design-Continuous Exterior Insulation

You would think that in my very cold climate of Northern Minnesota, we would be putting as much insulation in our walls and roofs as possible.  Not the case.  The majority of new homes I blower door test have the code minimum R-21 of wall cavity insulation Continue reading “Construction Design-Continuous Exterior Insulation”

Posted on January 13, 2019January 13, 2019

Building Science-Continuing Education

In a few weeks, I will be teaching my first building science class during a continuing education contractor expo in my area. Continue reading “Building Science-Continuing Education”

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