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Spray Applied Air Sealing Other Than Spray Foam?

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2024-11-09 13:41
I've had lots of questions recently.  We are nearing the end of our framing.  I've been working with the framers on some of the details to make a continuous air…
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Hybrid interior wall insulation system

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2024-11-09 11:22
My background is custom home construction/historic preservation and restoration. I had a pre-fab 2 story garage/studio erected (Amish company out of PA.)  on my property. 28 x 32 slab, 2…
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Quest M-CoRR dehumidifier technology

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2024-11-09 09:34
Since we've had some fun talking about advanced dehumidifier technology recently, I thought people would interested in the four-refrigerant-coil design that Thermastor (parent company of Santa Fe) uses in their…
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ICF Foundation Wall

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2024-11-08 19:53
I know that none of you are structural engineers but has anyone used ICF taper top forms before? Are they designed to carry the same loads and the center core…
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Hemp panels between vapor retarder & sheet rock?

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2024-11-08 19:15
I was given some hemp panels which are 3/4" thick with a claimed R value of 2.4. I'd like to use it on the inside of my exterior walls to…
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Fiberglass door w/ sub .17 u factor in odd width

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2024-11-08 18:14
We’re in the process of renovating (full gut) 20 historic masonry row homes.  The goal is to prove that energy efficiency can be a priority even while working on homes…
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Stock plans that generally follow PGH principles

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2024-11-08 13:55
Does anyone have a recommendation for a source of stock home plans that generally follow PGH principles?
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Sustainable Building

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2024-11-08 12:14
Sourcing Sustainably Produced Plywood
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Wildland fire smoke in the Southeastern United States: Impacted populations, land management concerns, and climate-driven changes

Green Homes - Fri, 2024-11-08 10:00
Location: Pierce Hall, 100F, 29 Oxford Street, Cambridge

Wildland fires are among the largest sources of atmospheric emissions in the U.S. and their relative contribution to air pollution is expected to grow as emissions from other sectors decrease. In the Southeastern U.S., prescribed fire is used extensively to reduce fuel loads and mitigate the risk of hazardous wildfire. However, the Southeast also includes one of the largest wildland-urban interfaces in the country with millions of residents living near fire‐prone areas.... Read more about Wildland fire smoke in the Southeastern United States: Impacted populations, land management concerns, and climate-driven changes

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Ceiling fan advice

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2024-11-08 07:20
I am building a place that has large open concept with high 4:12 sloping ceiling.  We will be installing a ceiling fan only to move air around the space as…
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Can AAC be used as slab edge insulation?

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2024-11-08 02:11
Does anybody have personal experience with using AAC block as a slab edge insulation? Is the block too porous to use in a below grade condition like that, even though…
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Window Testing

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2024-11-08 02:00
A builder illuminates the testing standards and methods of a reptued windows and doors manufacturer
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Chicago Bungalow Insulation

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2024-11-07 21:07
I have a story and a half bungalow in Chicago (zone 5a) and have a partially finished attic space on the second floor. The 2x6 roof rafters are lacking insulation…
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Venting Over Wide Ridge Beam

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2024-11-07 20:02
Hello, we are mostly through with framing, and had a realization that we don't have a good vent path to the ridge cap.  Our roof is carried by a girder…
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Slate Sheathing Exterior Wall – “Direct Apply”

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2024-11-07 18:27
Cupaclad makes a slate product designed as a 'rainscreen' with slate tiles screwed to frame attached to wall with exterior insulation.  Very nice but also more intense labor, etc.They also…
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Rheem Proterra Heat Pump Water Heater exchanger iceing up

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2024-11-07 11:53
Hi,Our Rheem Proterra 60 gallon heat pump water heater has been installed for a year and run flawlessly until now.  The HPWH is installed in an open basement space with…
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Need explanation for specific MHK2 Function Code setting

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2024-11-07 11:21
What does  "Average Data From All Unit" mean precisely for Function Code 2 on an MHK2? Specifically, what are "all unit"? Mitsubishi Customer Support apparently can't tell me and they…
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1979 Uninsulated Slab Home in Vermont

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2024-11-07 09:32
Hi there,We are purchasing a home by Mount Mansfield in Vermont at 1400 feet (thus cold in winter :) and it was built in 1979. I presume there was no…
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material/fabric

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2024-11-07 09:10
I have my mothers old fabric couch (pink and blue flowers) 50 + yrs old. Its very well built and large, tuffed back and individual 4 large seat cushions.  I'm…
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Experience with Miele recirculating range hood?

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2024-11-07 08:11
My clients have chosen a Miele DA 2920 recirculating range hood. My advice is always to vent to the exterior but they really don't want a hole in their wall;…
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