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We are building a home in Redmond, WA(climate zone 4C) and are digging a deep trench probably 200 feet long for a daylight basement drain that will average 10 feet…

Learn how to use a thermal imaging camera for identifying problem places in a building enclosure

Does anyone here have a recommendation on a trustworthy and well respected energy audit firm in the Delaware / Philly area who would also be able to do an independent…

Hello. I am specifically writing to get help with how to insulate my attic post spray foam removal. I am in climate zone 4. I recently had to undergo spray…

Is there any research on the effect on ozone concentrations like those used in ozone machines on closed-cell spray foam?I had hoped that the new HVAC system with ventilator would…

When making upgrades to your roof, seal up as many penetrations as possible to reduce the risk of water leaks

Zone 6, the frost wall requirement in our area is 4’. Until now, I always thought that meant 4’ of the stem wall & footing was required below grade but…

Good Afternoon,I am building my own house outside of Atlanta and I'm about to pull the trigger on spray foaming my conditioned attic. Trying to determine how much to go…

I am currently building a 1900 sq ft A frame in zone 3C (Coastal). The metal roof is an unvented  24/12 pitch, with what is locally known as "flash and…

I'm finally in the process of adding exterior insulation to my home located in MA (Zone 5A) as part an addition that will include new siding and windows for the…

I am remodeling a 1960's built 1800 sqft ranch in Northern Michigan (Zone 6A). I have recently decided this house will become a rental in the next year or so,…

A continuation from our previous conversation “Zone 6: A straight forward and affordable wall assembly… does it exist?” We are now needing a solution for the roof. Everyone was so…

I recently installed an aluminum roof and chose  2 roof power fans that replace older ones that were set to turn on at 115degrees.  These turn on at 90degrees  and…

A wall designed to be readily adopted by builders as an alternative to more complicated walls with continuous exterior insulation

Greetings,I am looking for recommendations on what product or material to use to seal up cracks that I noticed between the stone wall of my house and the concrete porch…

Hello - We have a 1905 house in Seattle, WA, and want to insulate the basement. Stud base are dry & concrete passed the moisture test. I'm trying confirm if the…

My home has alarmingly high humidity and moisture readings (70%) in the wall cavities throughout both floors. The exterior is stucco with cedar in some places, the areas that are…

There's not a lot of information regarding a proper stucco wall detail build up. This is what I have gathered as the right approach, but want to make sure it…

I have a house that was built in 1977. We are located on Cape Cod, near the bay. I noticed that the insulation in the attic is in pretty rough…

Hi all, I’m working on the framing plan and wanted to get some feedback on best practices for window sill height, particularly bedrooms. For the living rooms, I’ve gone with 2’4”…