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We are in the middle of a new build and the weather is changing. When is the soonest our contractor can or should start using our new HVAC units? We…

I'm wondering if there is anything wrong with setting a roof ledger for a covered porch on-top of a rainscreen, so the rainscreen is continuous behind the ledger?Basically I have…

Most people (usually families) prioritize neighborhood, looks, and costwhen buying a house - while energy efficiency, durability, and ability toachieve long term savings only get "lip service". There's a lot…

The question: Can 1/2" 4'8' vertical MDO siding over a 12" rain screen provide a shear wall?We're rebuilding a 1946 cottage, one story, 25'x20', 2x4 framing, on a concrete stemwall…

In 1990, my husband and I built our pole-barn house using utility poles as the posts. Most of the twelve poles that form the structure of the house are embedded…

Has anyone looked at the Panasonic Oasys system? It’s an interesting concept. I did a search here and didn’t find anyone talking about it. Panasonic’s website doesn’t give much information,…

Hello, we are trying to pick the best type of insulation for the 2nd floor addition. We want to use spray foam for the roof. Walls- 1 inch spray foam or…

I understand how to flat a penetration with a pipe boot say for a vent pipe. There’s endless videos on that. But what’s never addressed is at the roof decking…

Your contractor recommendations please!I'm helping out a friend/client with a house in Broomfield, CO. This is just northwest of Denver. I don't live in the area but will be heading…

I am looking at siding replacement. Probably LP siding.  I have been reading a lot about rainscreens and because I will be dealing with windows and doors not allowing for…

HI, there! Do ridge vents that are 90 degrees from each other, such as on a gable end roof running perpendicular to that on the main roof (and the gable…

We are having trouble deciding between the Oknoplast Miru EVO Standard all aluminum window or the Marvin Elevate. Will we have issues in the winter if they are being installed…

Durable, fire-resistant, and mold proof, the benefits of switching to a MgO panel

I’m installing a mechanically seemed metal roof directly on top of skip sheeting on a 2/12 pitch. (Zone 5B) The skip sheeting with be on top of ice and water…

I have windows on order, and now need to figure out the installation details. I tried looking in the detail library, but frankly, it's a mess: a bunch of links…

How to Address a Door Threshold When Using Continuous Exterior Insulation

I'm hoping to find a building science-y dense pack cellulose installer that would dense pack a 2500 sq ft cathedral ceiling in Oklahoma City, OK to 4lb/cu ft with a…

Building the wife a 160 sf office shed, 2:12 monoslope/shed roof ventilated. Due to the foundation requirements around tree roots and a power line, it will be elevated on helical…

Hi All, I'm building in CT and we're finally putting up siding. The sheathing is Zip R-9 and it's been taped properly, and the windows and doors are in and…

Hey all, I'm thinking about adding a lean-to/sunroom/greenhouse structure, probably a package deal that looks similar to the below, to the outside of my small house. I'm wondering how people suggest…