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Should walk out wall have more insulation?

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2026-06-10 11:03
Does it make sense to insulate a walkout foundation wall more than a below grade or transition grade wall in a basement?  I am planning to put up to 4" of…
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Risk of WRB being wrapped onto sill under DuPont FlexWrap sill flashing?

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2026-06-10 09:50
What are the wall assembly water and moisture damage risks due to WRB being wrapped onto the rough opening sill of our window openings and DuPont FlexWrap wrap being applied…
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Ian’s Index: Why Today’s Material-Price Calm May Be Borrowed

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2026-06-10 02:00
Stable averages can hide rising pressure. A closer look at fuel costs, tariffs, commodity disruptions, and slowing housing starts reveals why today’s calm pricing environment may not last.
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mini splits and requirements for central heating system

Green Homes 2 - Tue, 2026-06-09 12:03
Renovating a 1920's farm house.  Gutting interior and all new MEP.  Would like to use mini-splits with a pellet stove back-up.  Climate zone 5A. Insurance agent said in follow up…
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Reconciling the Housing Gap in the Lone Star State

Green Homes 2 - Tue, 2026-06-09 02:00
Texas leads the country in homebuilding; it also has one the nation’s biggest housing shortages – how do these datasets coexist?
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How to slab foam to wall foam

Green Homes 2 - Mon, 2026-06-08 14:42
What is the proper way to marry the 4" XPS foam to the 2 layers of 1.5" XPS foam that I will be installing on the OSB sheathing? Do I…
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