A NEWSLETTER FOCUSING ON BEST PRACTICES IN HOMEBUILDING

March 2004

Why Quality Matters in the New American Home®

Meeting high energy efficiency goals and high performance targets adds value to the homebuilding industry. The New American Home® shows that housing performance and aesthetics are equally important.

The Benefits of Satisfied Customers

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) discusses the framework for evaluating the importance of customer satisfaction in your own company.

Ask the Building Scientists

The IBACOS team answers questions about the cause of construction problems – poor workmanship versus poor materials.

Building Science Humor

Who says building scientists don’t have a sense of humor? See our cartoon on HVAC systems.

Best Practices: Roofs

Insulating roofs over cathedral or vaulted areas requires a special set of insulation methods.

 

Roof Details

Presents two best practice options for insulating cathedral roofs.

 

Proper installation of the roofing paper is the first step in creating a well-constructed roof.

Insulating Your Vented Attics for Performance

Keeping insulation continuous, sealing air leaks and considering ventilation are part of an attic insulation strategy that will keep your customers comfortable and their utility bills low.

Home Intruders

To keep unwanted air and pests outside, know where they’re likely to sneak in and properly seal those areas.

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