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Looking to purchase a piece of live edge cedar or cypress for coffee table.  What is best no VOC sealant,epoxy... to use. Suffer from MCS

I'm in New Hampshire in the process of building a small house. My wall profile is 2x6 framing with R23 mineral wool insulation in the wall cavities, Zip Wall sheathing,…

As wildfires worsen and sea levels rise, a small but growing number of Americans are choosing to move

I am splitting an old pantry into a half bath and hot water heater/furnace closet. Both appliances run on natural gas. I live in Washington State Seattle area climate 4c…

This is for sound dampening purposes only? I have a second floor area which has a room on the second floor with exposed floor  joist cavities and I want to…

I have some questions on the Dana Dorsett article using real fuel consumption to measure heat load.https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/replacing-a-furnace-or-boilerI have two factors running the calculation. The first is that my boiler is…

I’m planning to install new vinyl siding on my house with 1” xps foam insulation in climate zone 5 with 2x4 walls. The build up will be plywood, house wrap,…

I promise, I did search to see if this particular solution has been discussed;We received delivery of our SIPs to envelope our recently raised timber frame.  The manufacturer recommends (our…

A high-performance soil-reinforcement product solves the problem of a no-slab foundation system

I am in the planning phases of a duplex in coastal Maine that I will be building myself. I have been working for a builder for about 5 years now. Basic…

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Join the Environment and Natural Resources Program for a seminar on "Circular Economy for Sustainable Development: The Role of Land, Fuels, and Manufacturing," featuring Francis X. Johnson, Senior Research Fellow at Stockholm Environmental Institute, and Henrique Pacini, Economic Affairs Officer at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.... Read more about Circular Economy for Sustainable Development: The Role of Land, Fuels, and Manufacturing

Hi everyone, I have 2 questions about installing vertical furring strips for siding over 3" of exterior Roxul Comfortboad insulation (over a peel and stick WRB/exterior air barrier). I plan…

I have a 5000 sq ft ICF home in Colorado Springs. No ductwork and radiant floor heating. I think we are in need of an ERV…both the weather and the…

Is an air-to-water heat pump a drop-in replacement for an oil boiler?

I’ve bought a new house with somewhat high radon levels.   Inspectors test, placed in basement, gave EPA protocol reading of 7.4 pCi/L.   I’ve purchased an electronic meter and…

I am having my siding/sheathing/soffits/flashing redone soon on the front of my town house (picture attached). From the scope of work they gave me, they  will be adding insulation board(…

Most ducted air handlers are equipped with an air-filter media in the return air plenum. Does the ERV return air need the same? I am planning to use Panasonic Intelibalance…

I just bought a 100+ year old home in climate zone 6A. The seller recently finished the attic space and provided me the attached drawing of how they insulated the…

Referencing the attached design plans, I’m seeking advice regarding the pocket space in the red outline area formed by a new addition. In this space the former/existing roof forms the…

A conversation about transitioning a business into its next chapter as the founder gives over the reins