Energy-Efficient Building

Energy-Efficient Building is a collection of 29 articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine, together here in this handy reference meant to teach you how to make your home more energy efficient. Because energy-efficient homes more economical and also more comfortable, these articles offer you a wealth of information on materials and techniques that can make a difference in how much energy is required to make your home comfortable. 160 pp.

You'll learn how to:

• test a house for air leaks
• choose the right windows for your home
• build an efficient fireplace
• retrofit a threshold to provide extra weather protection
• fix a cold, drafty house by sealing and insulating the attic
• prevent ice dams with proper insulation and roof ventilation

Table of Contents:

• 1 Testing Homes for Air Leaks
  
• 2 Understanding Common Moisture Problems
  
• 3 Fixing a Cold, Drafty House
  
• 4 Insulation Comes of Age
  
• 5 Preventing Ice Dams
  
• 6 Energy-Saving Details
• 7 A Rumford Fireplace, Southwestern Style
  
• 8 Sunspace House
  
• 9 A Primer on Heating Systems
  
• 10 Choosing Ductwork
  
• 11 Taking a Look at Windows
  
• 12 Building a "Green" House
  
• 13 Retrofitting a Threshold
  
• 14 Venting a Traditional Eave
  
• 15 Understanding Energy-Efficient Windows
  
• 16 Building a Straw-Bale House
  
• 17 Shedding Light on Skylights
  
• 18 Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations
  
• 19 Wall Sheathing Choices
  
• 20 Making Storm Windows
  
• 21 Sizing Up Housewraps
• 22 Installing Housewrap
  
• 23 Hydronic Radiant-Floor Heating
  
• 24 Mixing Forced-Air and Boiler Heat
  
• 25 Framing Corners
  
• 26 Building an Efficient Fireplace
  
• 27 High Efficiency at Low Cost
  
• 28 A Solar House in a Cold Climate
• 29 Cozy in Any Weather