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Fly ash substitutes for managing Akali-Silica Reactions: natural pozzolan and metakaolin

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2026-05-09 14:51
I came across this article after reading about some issues with fly ash (it is harder to find with coal plants shutting down, and it is probably not good for…
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Sill plate over foam board (retrofit)

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2026-05-09 09:02
I’m retrofitting an old building. It has solid brick walls (no insulation, no vapor barrier) and a slab on grade floor (no insulation, no vapor barrier). I want to insulate…
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Screw for T and G deck ceiling

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2026-05-09 07:43
I have a second floor addition suspended over a deck. The ceiling has been spray foamed between the rafters so now I want to cover with T and G board.…
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PGH book

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2026-05-08 17:23
Out of stock everywhere.  What's the scoop on availability?
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Insulating and air sealing a 1920s attic with dropped ceiling and lower addition

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2026-05-08 08:43
Hello all, Climate zone 6. Peeling back the layers on a balloon framed 1920s kitchen addition. Attic directly above and newer extension. Diagram in pictures. Looking for opinions for insulating and air…
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