Have You Heard? Here Are Some of the Latest Acoustical Performance Trends
Today’s builders, architectural designers and building owners face increasing demands to control growing noise levels within residential and commercial buildings.
Tag: Performance Upgrades
How to Minimize Formaldehyde for a Healthier Home
An industrial hygienist explains the ramifications of exposure to formaldehyde and how to minimize its use in homes across the country.
The Atmosphere Is Right for Upgraded Indoor Air Quality.
As consumers become more aware of how the built environment affects occupants, what can home builders do to cater to this growing demand?
“Old School” Building Technologies That Help Create Today’s High-Performance Homes
Some energy-saving ideas from the 1970's are much more viable now, thanks to new products and systems. Here's a look at three "old school" technologies that make perfect sense for modern construction.
Nine Best Practices for Building a Healthier Home
From radon mitigation and proper ventilation to moisture control, some strategies are often overlooked in builders' battle for superior indoor air quality.
Dropping the Other Shoe: Using the Silent Treatment to Woo More Home Buyers
Noise. It's hard to escape it. No wonder it's such a high-value consideration with more and more home buyers. Many factors go into the comfort and livability of the homes you build. Find out what steps acoustic-smart home builders are taking to enhance their properties.
Innovative Unvented Attic System Upgrades Performance Affordably
With fully instrumented test homes in four states and more than 80 production home installations to date, this innovative unvented attic system is meeting builders' needs for safe, affordable, proven performance.
What Is the Impact of SPF On Air Sealing?
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) entered the residential building industry as both an insulation and air-sealing solution. Air sealing, along with proper thermal insulation, is an important part of delivering a comfortable, durable, healthy and energy efficient home.