Energy-Efficient Building
Learn how to make your building energy efficient with this helpful title
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