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Compressing Comfortbatt to Insulate 4″ Deep Framing

Green Homes 2 - Sun, 2025-03-23 13:47
To insulate rough cut (full dimension) 2"x4"s is it better to use: a.) 4" Comfortboard 80 (8lb/cuft and R4.2/in). b.) 5 1/2" (2lb/cuft and R4/in) Comfortbatt that easily compresses down…
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Unvented roof with attic space

Green Homes 2 - Sun, 2025-03-23 10:21
Hello all,We are building in CZ 6A and plan an unvented roof with 2/12 pitch (truss drawing attached). The roof trusses will consist of a section that is part of…
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Batt insulation contact with attic floor

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2025-03-22 19:20
After air sealing the attic, random sections of batt insulation are no longer in contact with the attic floor. The plan is to add more blown-in fiberglass on top. Does…
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Cleats vs Strapping Roxul Comfortboard 80 – tips wanted

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2025-03-22 15:22
We want to put 2.5" Comfortboard 80 continous insulation on the exterior walls of our home in the WUI (not adjacent to, but in an alpine forest valley adjacent to…
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Lennox vs. Trane replacement system?

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2025-03-22 13:14
AC side of 14 year old Amana gas furnace/AC was pronounced dead in November.  I have solar panels so I'm jumping off the cliff and going heat pump (and replacing…
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Is now the right time to buy replacement windows given new glass tech?

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2025-03-22 09:24
I ask because of an article in yesterday's (3/21/25) Wall St Journal titled: "A Piece of Glass Thinner Than a Credit Card Could Solve America’s $25 Billion Energy Problem. New…
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Blocking or x bracing to tighten up TJI floor?

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2025-03-22 05:11
The framers are almost finished with my barn build and I may want to have them install blocking or x bracing between my loft joists to get rid of some…
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Liquid Flashing + Fentrim Compatibility

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2025-03-21 12:29
Quick question for those with experience here... Our sill to concrete foundation is sealed with Siga Fentrim. I just noticed one area where the fentrim got damaged, so I need…
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Insulating floor of cantilevered fireplace

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2025-03-21 12:04
Looks like the small floor of our cantilevered fireplace was not air sealed or insulated. What's the best way to do this? We will be doing the work from the…
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Tongue and Groove Interior Walls Smart Membrane Required?

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2025-03-21 09:48
We are planning to do pine tongue and groove walls on the interior of our house. Climate zone 6.Our 2x6 wall assembly from exterior to interior is going to be:Pine…
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R-Value recommendation unvented low slope zone 6 roof

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2025-03-21 07:57
For Zone 6, maine, an unvented low slope 1:12 roof using flash and batt of closed cell (51%) and dense packed cellulose 49%, with the code changing to R60 soon,…
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Checking cantilevered floor for insulation

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2025-03-21 07:53
What's the best way to check a cantilevered floor for insulation? The floor is a fireplace that sticks out of one of the walls on the first floor of the…
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Brick veneer home with wet sheathing – mitigating vapor drive, rusted brick ties.

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2025-03-21 04:51
Hi All, I'm the owner of a 2 story brick veneer house in zone 5. The second floor has had a musty odour for some time. We opened the walls…
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24/7 Support for Fixing Common SBCGlobal Email Problems

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2025-03-21 02:41
Find the phone number for SBCGlobal customer service and get help with email and other issues. In the US, the toll-free number is 1 (844) 645-5613 or 1 (800) 288-2020.SBCGlobal…
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The Edison in Milwaukee Wants to be More Than the Next Mass Timber High Rise

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2025-03-21 02:00
Now under construction, Neutral’s 31-story residential tower is pursuing Phius and Living Building Challenge certifications.
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How to Recover a MetaMask Wallet (With or Without Seed Phrase)

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2025-03-21 01:15
How to Contact MetaMask Customer Service **(I-844_762~2982): MetaMask Wallet Support Number I-844_762~2982 for Immediate AssistanceMetaMask is one of the most popular cryptocurrency wallets used for managing Ethereum-based assets and decentralized…
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How to Recover MetaMask Accounts (MetaMask Wallet Recovery)

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2025-03-21 00:29
To reach a live person at Metamask Customer Service {+1- (808)^217- { {4821} for support, you can call their 24/7 Metamask Customer Servicer hotline at 【㈩1808㊀217㊀4821】 OTA (Live Person) or…
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How to Actually Talk to Metamask Customer Support: A Detailed Guide

Green Homes 2 - Fri, 2025-03-21 00:01
If you’re unable to access your Metamask wallet support number (18082174821) or need help recovering your account, a live agent at (18082174821) can assist you. 2. Transaction Problems: For issues…
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Stupid roof insulation design (or lack of) – Help

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2025-03-20 23:13
I have been away and had a project done for me.  There were many phone conversations with the contractor, but my focus was not on the project.  Upon returning I…
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