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Understanding the Energy Code: Disillusioned with the IECC Code-Development Process

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2026-03-13 02:00
Energy codes have improved dramatically on paper since 2006—but weak enforcement and unclear implementation mean many homes never achieve the performance the IECC intends.
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Radon Pipe vs Wastewater Pipe

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2026-03-12 22:30
Hello All: We will be breaking ground in 2 months (May 2026) for our 1,500 sq ft, 2 story home in western NY State. But we have an issue with the…
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Vapor retarder for gaps in wall covering?

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2026-03-12 19:33
A few months ago, I asked about my wall assembly (Vapor barrier on interior with rigid foam exterior - GreenBuildingAdvisor) TLDR: Wall assembly is: Steel siding - House wrap- 1"…
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