New Home Comfort Issues

Part one: Identifying comfort issues

In this video: A home comfort expert discusses how he begins the process to identify comfort issues in a newer home.

In this video: See how an expert uses a blower door test and HVAC testing to narrow down what is causing comfort issues in a newer home.

In this video: With the comfort issues identified, a plan for fixing them can be created.

In this video: With the ventilation issues identified, a plan for fixing the issues can be created.

Boy and grandmother on front porch

A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.

Insulated concrete forms in the ground

An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.

Cross section of a structural insulated panel

Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.

house blueprints

Learn about some of the changes for new homes built today. An expert highlights some of the things to consider when building a new home.

Adjustable height kitchen sink

Using universal design principals, your home can adapt to your changing lifestyle needs.

Trombe wall on the interior of a home

Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.

Modular home assembly in a factory

Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.

Two people walking into a new home

Check out a new neighborhood concept and see how one builder is changing the way homes are built with a goal to use zero energy.

Geodesic dome home

A geodesic design uses interconnected triangles to create a strong, environmentally friendly structure.