Top 10 Remodeling Techniques

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The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), a collaborative managed through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, recently compiled its top 10 picks for remodeling technologies. For more, visit www.PathNet.org/Remodelers.

1. Sealing air leaks: Spray expanding foam or blow fibers such as cellulose into cavities to better insulate your home.

2. Smart ventilation and control systems: New mechanical ventilators can monitor the humidity outside and inside the crawl space, then initiate air exchange when there is an imbalance.

3. Proper heating, ventilating and air conditioning sizing: New guidelines help contractors better estimate HVAC equipment needs.

4. High-efficiency toilets: HETs use about 20 percent less water per flush than standard toilets.

  • Published on Apr 4, 2008
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