By the staff at Fine Homebuilding magazine
Taunton Press, 1999
Soft cover, 9" x 11.75", 160 pages
Energy-efficient homes aren't just more economical, they're also more comfortable. This collection of 29 articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine will teach you how to make your home more energy efficient with information on materials and techniques that can make a difference in how much energy is required to make your home comfortable. You'll learn how to:
Taunton Press, 1999
Soft cover, 9" x 11.75", 160 pages
Energy-efficient homes aren't just more economical, they're also more comfortable. This collection of 29 articles from Fine Homebuilding magazine will teach you how to make your home more energy efficient with information on materials and techniques that can make a difference in how much energy is required to make your home comfortable. You'll learn how to:
- Test a house for air leaks
- Choose the right windows for your home
- Build an efficient fireplace
- Retrofit a threshold to provide extra weather protection
- Fix a cold, drafty house by sealing and insulating the attic
- Prevent ice dams with proper insulation and roof ventilation