Whether you’re buying an existing house or building from scratch, your new home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make. Doesn’t it make sense to learn as much as you can about the construction process and current construction techniques, so you’ll be sure you’re getting the most for your money? Read more and learn how you can become a savvy home buyer.
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By sustainablenc.org
Construction and demolition debris includes the nonhazardous, uncontaminated materials that result from construction, remodeling, repair, or demolition of structures and roads. Construction and demolition (C&D) debris management is the recycling and reusing of such debris so that it can be utilized in later construction processes. Read More...
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By U.S. Department of Energy
Weather-resistive barriers are a part of exterior wall systems that protect building materials from exterior water penetration. They perform like a shell for buildings—liquid water that has penetrated the exterior finish does not pass through, yet water vapor can escape. Read More...
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By B. R. Stewart, Texas A&M University Agricultural Extension Service
Ventilation of the home attic is important for two reasons. During the summer, excess heat that builds up in the attic during the day results in high energy costs for cooling. Read More...
