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Insulation in joist bays?

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2025-11-12 12:43
Hey all, in zone 4/5, I'm wondering if I should have these little spaces between the second floor joist bays sealed behind the Membrain material and carefully taped off like…
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Dual Fuel

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2025-11-12 12:35
There's an article up on the main page today, "Heat Pumps and Dual-Fuel Systems." Since it's paywalled for Prime members I thought I'd comment here.Just a general comment, not specific…
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Will radiant floor heat actually save energy in a home with larger volume spaces / tall ceilings?

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2025-11-12 05:51
Hi all,Some quick background:-We recently bought a 1970s mid century modern home in northwest Illinois -It’s about 5,000 sqft ranch, broken roughly into 4 sections, each section with its own gas…
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Introducing the SWERVAIR Energy Recovery Ventilator

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2025-11-12 02:00
A renter friendly and small home ERV is coming to the market
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Knee wall insulation – faced EPS/vapour barrier

Green Homes 2 - Tue, 2025-11-11 18:37
Hello, I have an older home in climate zone 6 in Nova Scotia, Canada. I'm looking to upgrade insulation in attic kneewalls (2x4 stud wall) - fiberglass batts in stud…
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