Is It OK to Bury Ducts in Attic Insulation?
Water vapor from the air condenses on air conditioning ducts in humid climates. It’s as normal as poorly insulated bonus […]
Author: Allison Bailes, III, PhD
Allison A. Bailes III, PhD of Decatur, Georgia, is the founder and owner of Energy Vanguard in Decatur, GA, and the author of the Energy Vanguard Blog. Also, check out his in-depth course, Mastering Building Science at Heatspring Learning Institute, and follow him on Twitter at @EnergyVanguard
Is It OK to Ventilate a Home with Attic Air?
I’ve seen some crazy things done to homes. It’s usually someone’s attempt to make things better. Sometimes that someone is […]
A Little History of MAD AIR
A lot of discoveries and research work over the past four decades have led to our current understanding of air […]
Do Humidifiers Cause Poor Indoor Air Quality?
IE3’s Building Science Expert, Allison Bailes, explains how to make sure your house has the right humidity.
Should You Remove Attic Floor Insulation in a Spray Foam Attic?
IE3 Building Science Expert, Allison Bailes looks at what insulation you should remove in spray foam attics.
Manual J Load Calculations vs. Rules of Thumb
We do a lot of heating and air conditioning system design at Energy Vanguard. Alexander Bell, who goes by Andy, […]
Perry’s Nice Crawl Space Surprise
Allison Bailes share the unexpected benefit of encapsulating a crawl space.
You Can’t Buy an Air Barrier
Allison Bailes discusses what air barriers really in his latest article.
What Happens to Air Flow in Sagging Flex Duct?
Sagging flex duct is bad for air flow. We all know it. We all talk about it. It turns out […]
What Is Home Performance? Part 1
IE3’s building science expert discusses what home performance really is.
Ventilating a Garage to Keep Your Customers from Getting Sick
Allison Bailes explains why you need ventilation in attached garages.
Preventing Accidental Dehumidification
How do you prevent accidental dehumidification? Allison Bailes explains.
2 Reasons NOT to Caulk the Windows and Weatherstrip the Doors
Thinking caulking windows and adding weatherstripping is the answer? Allison Bailes has a few thoughts on why you’re wrong.
Do Energy Efficient Homes Cause Asthma?
Is asthma caused by tightly built homes? Building Science Expert, Allison Bailes weighs in.
Will the Mistbox Live up to Its Hype?
Building Science Expert, Allison Bailes, looks at the new Mistbox product and analyzes whether or not it is going to be a winning bet for home performance.
How Much Will Shading a Condensing Unit Improve AC Efficiency?
Building Science Expert, Allison Bailes explains why shading your condensing unit doesn’t really improve efficiency.
