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Use this checklist to explore features and components of a sustainable Louisiana house.
The goal is safe and independent living for just about anyone.
Biological air pollutants affect the health of more people than any other indoor pollutant...
Proper construction techniques help to keep your roof where it belongs in a storm...
Use multiple methods to make your home resistant to termites and other wood-destroying insects.
Imagine turning your house upside down and shaking it....
Heat moves three ways...
Homes can and do withstand strong hurricanes, if they are designed and reinforced for the wind hazard risk of the area.
This publication is a summary of a study of the subfloor moisture levels of south Louisiana raised foundation homes with six different insulation systems.
Use this checklist to explore and select features and components of a sustainable house in Louisiana.
Does your home measure up?
Use this checklist to explore and select features and components of a sustainable house in Louisiana.
Use this checklist to explore and select features and components of a sustainable house in Louisiana.
Use this checklist to explore and select features and components of a sustainable house in Louisiana.
Use this checklist to explore features and components of a durable home in Louisiana.
Slides of a presentation developed to provide insight into the interactions of spray foam insulation, unvented attics, HVAC and moisture in homes -- to achieve high energy-efficiency and comfort without creating moisture problems and health hazards.
Use this checklist to explore and select features and components of a sustainable house in Louisiana.
Use this checklist to explore and select features and components of a sustainable house in Louisiana.
(01/06/17) June 1 marked the beginning of the second annual National Healthy Homes Month, designated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Educating homeowners and builders on building system options
In the Gulf Region, this means reducing summer heat gain....
The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating ability...
ENERGYSTAR labels are more efficient and cost effective...
Use this checklist to explore features and components of an energy efficient home in Louisiana.
Use this checklist to explore features and components of a hazard resistant home in Louisiana.
Use this checklist to explore and select features and components of a healthy home in Louisiana.
Use this checklist to explore features and components of a convenient, practical home in Louisiana.
What your goals should include in this region...
Comfort is more than merely air temperature...
Over the life of a product, more durable and longer-lasting options are usually a better option...
A great deal of moisture can move from the ground into and through a foundation and floor system...
In hot, humid climates, walls should be built to keep moisture out.
