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In our rebuild of a 1948 cottage, we're rebuilding all the exterior walls, including the front wall. To "future proof" the front entry, I've seen suggestions of 2 or 4…

We discovered quite by accident that my spouse prefers high humidity - 60% or higher. So an erv wouldn't really help in summer. In winter when the indoor rh can get to…

I am having the roof replaced on our 1928 home in Portland, Oregon. Although we have other vents on the roof, we have unvented soffits at this time. I'm reviewing…

I read an article a while back about diminishing returns of increasing r-value (assuming the wall is relatively airtight). Just out of curiosity, I downloaded HeatCad 2025 and did a…

Hello,I need some help comparing two proposals. I live in the suburbs of NYC. Currently have an oil furnace for our heating and we are looking at getting rid of…

Hi! Did you install a heat pump water heater under Vic government rebate program?I want to know how it handles frequent large batches of hot water?Also, are there any issues…

So my ridge vent is smaller than code, about half an inch on each side. I’m adding soffit vents, baffling, and using Rockwool batts. Should I be worried?

States and building pros are weighing the benefits and risks of the latest iteration of the energy code