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Hi Friends. planning on building a house in northern coastal Maine on existing site of a double wide trailer. Currently, there’s a slab under the trailer. First floor of the house…

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Join the HLS Library on Wednesday February 19 at 12:30pm for a HLS Library Book Talk in Wasserstein Hall – Milstein East A. This event features a discussion on Climate Justice: What Rich Nations Owe the World—and the Future with author and HLS Professor Cass Sunstein. This event is free and will be recorded, open to all Harvard ID holders in person, open to the public on Zoom Webinars.... Read more about HLS Library Book Talk: Climate Justice

Would ACX plywood with the bottom painted be the most appropriate material to use for roof decking in the areas of open eaves?  Any other materials that I should consider…

Homeowner Long Island ny. Getting new siding put in soon. Based on some exploratory work I’ve done and previous gutter issues I likely have a good amount of sheathing damage.…

Homeowner Long Island ny. I know exterior insulation adds r value and prevents thermal bridging, but strictly from an air sealing standpoint is a self adhered wrb as effective as…

I am planning to use zip sheeting my roof deck for a barn that I am building and plan to leave the underside of the overhangs open to below.  Are…

I've read many articles regarding the sealing of framing to the slab; in my case Zip system to a concrete slab.  There appear to be several options for both fluid…

I have a Rheem hybrid hot water that feeds into my bypass 98% efficient furnace. I am in Colorado and I set my humidifier to average 35% (peaks at 40%…

2001 home in N GA area, CZ 3A/4AComplete gut renoDo I need to add waterproofing before installing tile on the slab in the bathrooms? The home has a plastic vapor…

Figured Mr. Holladay wrote the great article on pole sheds and not sure how/if I could send message on here (hence the call out / other member's help welcome of…

Trump’s intended trade war with Canada and Mexico could have dire consequences for the U.S. building industry

I'm building a house in Seattle area. Sheathing is airgapped rainscreen o/ 1.5" polyiso o/ Zip sheathing. My "official" WRB in this stackup is the Zip, although due to the…

We recently finished our 1260sqft, single level house. Lots of attention to air sealing. I never had a blower door test done, based on wingnut evidence.Some quick details:-Zehnder CA200 ERV-Zephyr…

Block Blast is an entertaining puzzle game that requires players to strategically position block blast of diverse shapes on an 8x8 grid. Construct complete horizontal or vertical lines to accrue…

We are replacing the floor in one room of a 40-year old slab-on-grade house.  Right now, the slab is fully exposed. The distance from the slab surface to the finished…

Bought a 1950s ranch which I’m gutting now.  There a big chimney which is in pretty good shape. 1st Flue is being used by Old Fired Hot Water Boiler, 2nd…

I’m looking for two replacement parts 7005 Back Motor Plate Assembly for RecoupAerator 200DX

Insulating a climate controlled workshop storage loft. The entire building (walls/roof) is sheathed with Huber Zip (all seams taped).The loft will have wood walls/ceiling (1/2” OSB). 2 x 6 walls…

I would like to know the install method if one wanted to both insulatate and apply moisture barrier to basement drywall, before hanging the drywall sheets?  Also, is there specific…