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We have a 1961 Midcentury Modern home with a combination flat clay tile gable and flat roof. We just replaced the old EPDM with PVC on the flat roof and…

A discussion on wood species, moisture, and detailing for long-lasting outdoor timber-frame structures

I have a bath/shower room that will be built on top of a concrete slab poured between foundation stem walls. The slab will be above grade, finished to the same…

Hi, I am a homeowner trying to figure out how to insulate the attic and room below of part of a old 1.5 story house in Minnesota, zone 6a on…

I have a bit of a conundrum regarding venting of my (proposed) house build.The house is a fairly straightforward rectangle, with a 6/12 gable roof. No hips, valleys or dormers.…

I have a 2x6 wall and wanted to put exterior insulation on the wall in addition to the interior batt insulation.the siding is hardie cement plank siding.Does the rigid foam…

Hi all, I've lurked on GBA for a while but this is my first time posing a question.I'm working with a client to convert an indoor pool room into a great…

Why the administrative sections of the IECC—often replaced or ignored—plays a critical role in how the code is actually applied and enforced

I asked this question in a comment on another article but maybe that's not the best place to ask. We have our new house built to the point where we have…

I was reading about designing for wildfires and it got me wondering, if radiant heat from fires can ignite houses, can sub-ignition temperatures damage control layer materials?For example, would a…

2" Comfortboard is being installed over a self adheared WRB soon.  From contractor it sounds like it may be a while until siding is installed over it.  Should I be…

Seven strategies for good indoor air quality start with the most important, source control

I have an ERV which is exhausting somewhat warm air to outside in winter.I am thinking about adding a HPWH.  I am in a heating climate, zone 5 almost zone…

I'm interested in ICF's for our ~1500sqft daylight basement foundation (Idaho @ ~5000ft, IECC zone 6). However, we're in fire country and the likelihood we'll see wildfire surrounding our home…

Renovating a 1970's home, climate zone 5A, over 2000' in elevation on a hillside so there's extreme weather. All but one wall of the second floor is cantilevered out over…

Monopoly framing is a great way to improve airtightness and get the insulation where it works best, on the outside

I'm looking for an opinion on whether I should install an ERV or an HRV. I've looked at past questions and most of them that I can find are a…

Tridome Structures’ new TimberWise operation in Millis, Mass., is manufacturing architectural products from local lumber sources.

Hello.I am about to redo the exterior of the house and changing the windows.Question is , should I tyvek over the plywood boxes holding the windows or tyvek the rough…

I have a 1930s colonial home in climate zone 4A and my hvac unit is in my vented attic.  I want to have my hvac and ductwork in a conditioned…