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Combatting Moisture Issues in Homes with Concrete Slabs

Combatting Moisture Issues in Homes with Concrete Slabs

December 21, 2016
Research on this issue points to several construction strategies to mitigate high moisture levels in homes with below grade concrete slabs.
Heat Pump Water Heaters - What to Know Before You Install One

Heat Pump Water Heaters - What to Know Before You Install One

December 21, 2016
Understanding the technical issues related to installing heat pump water heaters.
New Earth Advantage prerequisite measure: Dry Crawl Space - Free of Standing Water

New Earth Advantage prerequisite measure: Dry Crawl Space - Free of Standing Water

December 21, 2016
The importance of dry crawl spaces in home construction.
Earth Advantage Certification Requires Compliance with the Thermal Enclosure Checklist (TEC)

Earth Advantage Certification Requires Compliance with the Thermal Enclosure Checklist (TEC)

November 7, 2016
Ensuring proper compliance with Earth Advantage certification standards related to thermal enclosures.
Henry Air Barriers Helps Homes  Meet 2012 and 2015 IECC Code Changes

Henry Air Barriers Helps Homes Meet 2012 and 2015 IECC Code Changes

October 17, 2016
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.
More Developers Recognize the Value of Green Certification for Entire Neighborhoods

More Developers Recognize the Value of Green Certification for Entire Neighborhoods

October 17, 2016
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.
Tight and Right Ventilation Strategies

Tight and Right Ventilation Strategies

September 21, 2016
What is the best way to improve indoor air quality in an existing home? Sponsored content from Panasonic.

Moving Beyond Airtight Drywall

September 21, 2016
Learn how to advance beyond airtight drywall to lower your ACH50 score

Earth Advantage Wins Multiple Grants

September 16, 2016
Earth Advantage wins multiple grant awards to pursue important research on energy labeling, energy benchmarking, and high performance wall systems.
Earth Advantage Partners with US Department of Energy on Home Energy Information Accelerator

Earth Advantage Partners with US Department of Energy on Home Energy Information Accelerator

June 2, 2015
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.
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