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We have discovered that our cathedral ceiling has polyiso at the sheetrock level with 2 inch rigid under sheathing with fiberglass in the middle. I have looked at related articles…

We have a house under construction and a conditioned attic space and cathedral ceilings that need to be insulated. We need to achieve a minimum of R35. We are located…

I recently read an interested study on historic windows energy improvement (link below). The study proposed keeping the window sash weights and putting them inside PVC pipes (probably OD 1-7/8")…

When I built my cabin (home) about 10 years ago, I face nailed through the inside of the gable end rafters into the gable end studs which I didn't notch…

Hello, I am finalizing some details for a Bonfiglioli wall system on a build in Vermont, zone 6B. For the rigid foam furring strips, I have decided to use 1-1/2"…

Six straightforward tasks to perform on a schedule to ensure your equipment and home environment are being optimally maintained for best function

I have been looking for a passive house consultant for our home in Wenatchee, Washington and have been striking out.  Called/contacted a couple that were listed in Washington passive/energy efficient…

Hi all,We live in southeastern Ontario, climate zone 5-6, in an older home from 1895.  Until recently, the home was heated with a forced air natural gas furnace, however it…

Hey all,Sorry for the basic questions.I understand exterior trim (my case PVC) covers the new construction nail fin. However, I can't quite find how close to touching the actual protrusion…

I’m in one side of a duplex with a vented, unconditioned attic in central Virginia. I’m wondering if it’s a problem to take the exhaust from an ERV and send…

Smart Home Integration: Smart home technology is at the forefront of modern living. Homeowners are embracing automation and control systems that allow them to manage everything from lighting to security…

Hi,I'll start this out by saying I might be overthinking this .......My goal is to prevent condensation on the plywood sheathing of our unconditioned attic that could result in attic…

Hello, we are about to begin frame on a build in Vermont zone 6B and I am having some concerns with the WRB we have chosen to proceed with (Henry…

Hello, I am new to GBA and wanted to get some thoughts on a wall system I'm considering for an upcoming build in Vermont Zone 6B. I am ultimately concerned…

I have several of the dryer wall vents (https://dryerwallvent.com/) roughed in on my house for bathroom exhaust but the hvac crew just secured them to the sheathing without any flashing,…

Thank you so much for all the green and builder tips on the addition.A thought popped into my head that couldn't be more green related.I'd like to add lights on…

Someone just bumped this thread from 2018 on DIY minisplits: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/diy-mini-split-adviceso I thought it might be good to start a new thread to see what's out there now and what's changed. So…

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What I got: So I have a 20" floor truss joists with 1 1/2" blocking on end so that leaves me with a  4" void to fill with insulation  to…

I plan to have Marvin Elevate, flanged windows installed using the Marvin Method and integrated into Benjamin Obdyke hydrogap WRB.  This means that the WRB will lap on top of…