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Using small-house design principles, prefabrication construction technologies, and strategically chosen high-performance building elements, a small neighborhood developer keeps costs below the median in his market

Greetings,I've had a lot of good help from the folks on this forum when I was planning a replacement central HVAC system. I have had my new 2-ton Carrier 40MUAA…

I have Polyguard's dimple board as a waterproof dimple mat on our basement foundation. Originally, I was going to buy some termination bar to cap the top of the board…

Hey All,Was thinking I had my setup dialed for continuious exterior insulation:Innie Windows:- 2x6 wall with zip system sheathing- Sealed at the sheathing layer with tape and fluid applied. This…

so my house is 1550 sqft, i have a 12k and 18k minisplit. the 18k died and i completely yolo'd the sizing. i was hoping the minimum capacity was going…

Hi everyone, I am in the beginning stages of replacing the siding on my home. I have discovered after pulling off the siding that I have a layer of 1/2 inch…

Hi All, Talking w/ 22 HVAC shops has gotten me three quotes for HVAC in a new build, and there are two outstanding questions I'm trying to get my head around. 1)…

Polyethylene sheeting is the preferred material for crawlspace encapsulation because it satisfies IRC requirements and is cost effective, readily available, and easy to install

My goal is to create an energy-efficient woodworking shop by retrofitting an existing pole barn. The barn is the right size for my shop and is well sited on the…

I have built a “monopoly framed” or “chainsaw retrofit” roof (depending on which side of the border you are on), so I have a continuous WRB/air barrier from the first…

We've uncovered some rotten roof sheathing on a past project and I'm looking for help understanding the cause.  The general details include -- Climate Zone 4A- House was built in…

Are we perhaps going overboard with all this worry andagitation about climate change? Is it really logical to designour homes primarily to alleviate climate change? Of course,we actually don't -…

Happen to come across this in my research. Great listen for anyone designing and building.CE4: Architects: Stop Worrying About Dew Point! A Conversation with Christine Williamson - YouTube

Hello - I have a 1905 house in Seattle, WA. I want to insulate the walls in the above ground basement walls from the interior. The house has 4 layers…

Following up to my previous post, Attaching 1″ Rigid Foam Under Hardie Plank Lap Siding. I'm seeking advice on my insulation approach for a Zone 5 (Chicago) detached garage with a…

I'm looking to convert my vented attic into a conditioned space for multiple reasons.  The attic houses the A/C air handler and all duct work for that side of the…

I am looking for guidance on how to best ventilate and insulate this shed roof. I am in climate zone 5, in central Indiana. The roof will be standing seam…

Good morning folks.Im re-sheathing my roof right now and repairing wiring, adding insulation and fart fans since there is no attic access.  The lumber yard only stocks faced insulation and…

Hi All - planning a reside of my 1970's vintage house in zone 6. House is 2x4 walls, fiberglass batts, plywood sheathing, and currently alumium siding with fiberboard backing that…

Here's what fire prevention experts says is most important.