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Research on this issue points to several construction strategies to mitigate high moisture levels in homes with below grade concrete slabs.

Understanding the technical issues related to installing heat pump water heaters.

The importance of dry crawl spaces in home construction.

Ensuring proper compliance with Earth Advantage certification standards related to thermal enclosures.

Henry® Company Building Envelope Systems® address requirements of 2012 and 2015 IECC code adoptions. Continuous air barriers support the overall building envelope performance and comply with impending code changes, while Blueskin® VP100 addresses important installation efficiencies where traditional house wraps fall short.

There are now more than seven neighborhoods across Oregon that are mandating green certification for all of their homes. Developers are realizing certification protects housing value and assures higher quality homes.

What is the best way to improve indoor air quality in an existing home? Sponsored content from Panasonic.

Learn how to advance beyond airtight drywall to lower your ACH50 score

Earth Advantage wins multiple grant awards to pursue important research on energy labeling, energy benchmarking, and high performance wall systems.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced earlier today that it has created the Home Energy Information Accelerator. It’s a nationwide, three-year effort by the DOE to expand the availability and use of reliable home energy information at relevant points in residential real estate transactions. Earth Advantage is excited to announce it will partner with DOE to help lead local efforts. Oregon will be one of 5 regions to partner with DOE.