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Ceiling exhaust fans seem to be built to fit between the roof framing at the ceiling joists. As such, if you want to vent to a gable end (which seems…

We are building a 1,300 sq.ft. cottage and would like expert advice on the best strategy to heat and coolIt is a one story home with a low crawl space…

I've been wracking my brain trying to figure out the best possible option for my attic.  For reference, I'm in a climate zone 4A so attic needs to be vented…

Our builder is planning for 12” energy heel scissor trusses across the span of our entire home and I’m currently trying to wrap my mind around how this will work…

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We are currently constructing a home with insulated concrete panels. Once completed and sealed, we anticipate it being a very tight house. We have a fresh air intake duct (hole)…

Building in NY state, Climate Zone 5A. Metal roof, blown in cellulose in the attic and planning to use LP soffit for eaves. I'm in the middle of reviewing my truss…

Planning a garage/shop, looking for options if part of the roof is 2:12 monopitch with i-joists.  CZ3a.  Design phase; I have not boxed myself into any corners...yet.  Metal roof, standing…

Hi,I have 1980's addition the west wall is 2x4 construction with most likely R13. The wall bakes in the afternoon sun. Would it help to make a air gap type…

Looking to finish off our 50% below grade basement. We’ve been here 12 years and the worst we’ve had is occasional seepage from a wall during heavy heavy rains. Call…

I've been building for many years, mostly remodels but also a few new homes, and something that has always confused me is the required order of inspections. You have rough…

I am looking for a consultant that can assess the mechanical systems in my home and provide recommendations for upgrading same. The house was reportedly designed and constructed using Passive…

Hello!Looking for help on how to properly vent a roof assembly for a pole barn garage we plan to have build with the pictured post and rafter design.  What makes…

Does anyone have recommendations for how builders can educate & convince clients to care more about building science and energy efficiency? Our clients want nice houses, but it's been difficult…

I have a build I am planning and am going back and forth on how to heat it. For the purpose of this discussion let’s set aside any cooling needs. I…

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After months of saving and planning, I was finally at a loss for cabinetry options for my kitchen remodel. I wanted clean, modern solid wood cabinets, but the styles I…

In my unvented, conditioned attic, what can I use to cover the battes in the rafter bays behind my knee wall? Climate zone 4a.I had the roof insulated from the…

I'm in climate 4c (Pacific northwest) and looking to put HVAC ducts in a vented crawlspace of a future build.  Vented crawlspaces do well here in the PNW and I…

A number of home builders in our area use a simulated performance model to pass residential energy code. The current code is based on 2015 IECC. But instead of following…