Weatherproofing, air and vapor barriers

In an excellent article titled "Understanding Vapor Barriers", the author puts it this way: Two seemingly simple requirements for building enclosures bedevil engineers and architects almost endlessly: 1) keep water out 2) Let water out if it gets inJoseph Lstiburek I'll add a third requirement, which seems equally as critical when evaluating the 'vapor profile' … Continue reading Weatherproofing, air and vapor barriers →

Sheep and old jeans

A peak into the insulation we used in our house.

Earth friendly insulation

There's an ocean of debate threads on the topic of eco-friendly, sustainable, energy-efficient insulation. The way you construct your roof, attic and walls directly impacts your material options. The goal is to create a tight building envelope with strong thermal and acoustic insulating properties. We've got a few different roof styles in the house, which … Continue reading Earth friendly insulation →

Mason Greenstar Blox: thermal mass + insulation

There are so many alternative building systems available. We have selected a locally fabricated masonry material made of Portland cement and recycled paper.