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Hi all.  First time poster.I am preparing to begin on my new home.  It will be ICF construction in north-central Florida.  Temps can be as high as 105, and as…

Hello, I will be insulating my basement walls to add some basic livable space. 1920's colonial with poured concrete walls and floor, very dry with no water intrusion, efflorescence etc.…

Residential construction projects involve a series of coordinated steps, from initial demolition to final cleanup. While homeowners tend to focus on visible milestones like framing, finishes, and inspections, waste removal…

Climate zone 4A:
I am nearing the end of a major kitchen renovation. Pre-renovation, one of the two HVAC supply vents blew directly under the kitchen sink base and out a…

Waste removal usually becomes relevant at the very beginning of a residential construction project. Demolition, tear-outs, and site preparation generate the highest volume of debris in the shortest amount of…

Planning to prevent heat loss and ice dams

Greetings,We are having some electrical work done and the electrician cut some pretty big holes into an exterior wall.  This is a late 1970s home, but the area where the work…

I'm grateful to be on this site, and am hopeful someone may have a recommendation for this project. Quick background:Climate zone 5A, Upstate NYc. 1900 houseBalloon framedNo Soffits on house, so…

This is my first post….after lurking around the internet and doing things the hard way I figured I would ask a question in this community which from everything I have…