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Can a dehumidifier be effective for the whole basement if it’s located inside a drywalled utility room?  Assume the utility door is normally closed.  Would a transfer grille help significantly?We have…

After early framing help from a capenter, I'm taking on an attic renovation. The carpenter installed knee walls at 35 inches. Because the existing 2x6" collar ties were only halfway…

Frost-protected shallow foundations (FPSF) are designed to avoid deep footings below the frost line by utilizing insulation to raise the frost depth around the building. This allows for shallower foundations,…

The environmental and social co-benefits of sourcing from unexpected waste streams

Hello all! So I took the plunge and decided to waterproof my basement from the interior before I finish it into a basement apartment. Located in Guelph, Ontario. It already had…

With the minisplit now up and running. Humidity runs from 45-55% in the attic and 50-60% in the basement. Considering if i put a dehumidifier in the attic or basement. …

I'm a first time poster so I hope this is an appropriate question for your board. I'd really appreciate any help you can offer. I’m hoping to get advice on…

I finished the structural wall of my workshop, and installed the first section of non-structural wall. This design has a 2x4 inner wall that is structural, an outer 2x3 wall…

Hi, I have a Zehnder Q600 ERV. I never got the whole system commissioned because we installed it during COVID, and the Zehnder rep said they couldn't cross the border...Anywho…

CZ 3A/4A2001 gut renoWe're trying to ensure the sloped ceilings at the knee walls in our attic maintain open ventilation channels. We had our insulation company install Provents, but they…

Question:  How to best manage summer chimney effects in a open design home space where heat rises to 2nd floor via a stairwell and becomes trapped in the room(s) above?  We…

I'm doing a raised floor assembly on piers, 6" to 20" off grade (over 20 mil poly and 4" of rock). Minnesota. All that is installed and ready.Bottom sheathing is…

Green builders agree: it’s time to get rid of combustion appliances

Hi! My husband and I are building a high-performance home with a structural timber frame in the great room. We're currently considering CertainTeed's ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES (OPA) panelized system and…

Greetings from Houston. Glad I found this site with such a wealth of knowledge.My wife and I are several months into an empty nester project. It's a small house in…

The marriage of two materials to produce a new interior insulation for masonry and concrete walls

Hi everyone! I’m currently working on a few backyard renovation projects and wanted to get opinions on stone materials. For homeowners who want a natural-looking patio that’s also low maintenance,…

Should I add insulated Zip board on two sides of detached garage while I have these sides stripped before vinyl siding? Do I run the risk of condensation and mold…

I would greatly appreciate experience and opinions on which of Rheem's 27KW electric tankless heaters if the best choice for performance and durability:A. Rheem Professional Classic RTEX-27B. Richmond Essential RMTEX-27C.…

I planned to put pex in the slab of my new garage, and in enough of the driveway to get snow melted from the garage to the front door. This…