Green Building News!- Insulating drafty 1990s gas fireplaceI have a very drafty and underinsulated 1990s-era gas fireplace in Michigan. It is an 8" metal chimney that goes up past the roofline inside of a framed siding chimney.…
- How to add stone veneer with Exterior insulationBuilding a 8x16 office shed. I was able to get stone veneer for cheaper than siding. I am planning on doing zip, rain screen, then 2 " rigid foam. I…
- Cause of Mold on Santa Fe Dehumidifier FilterMy sealed/encapsulated crawl space has a ducted Santa Fe whole house dehumidifier with filter.https://www.santa-fe-products.com/product/santa-fe-ultra70-dehumidifier/Today I changed the OEM Santa Fe filter, and was shocked to discover the outgoing side next…
- Mounting blocks w/ rain screenClimate zone 3A/4A2001 home gut renoExterior wall assembly - OSB w/ taped seams, Tyvek commercial WRB, Benjamin Obdyke slicker max rain screen, HardieMy GC and siding team seem confused about…
- Air sealing and insulating around trussesI am ready to insulate my home which is a new construction. I originally planned to spray the roof deck with open cell and the walls with closed cell but…
- Dogtrot/Breezeway home: should the concrete for the central breezeway have a slope?For the concrete patio of a covered breezeway for a dogtrot home design, should the concrete slab have a slope or can it be flat? It is entirely covered by…
- The Best Wall for North GeorgiaTo evaluate an assembly, consider the four control layers, our expert writes
- Do you need a sump pump in northern climates?We had hoped to avoid a sump pump in our finished crawl space to avoid possibilities of mold or mildew in the home (pretty serious allergy with a family member).…
- Can’t Get A Seal on Bathroom ExhaustLast year I added insulation to my attic (Twin Cities, MN) and replaced the bathroom exhaust fans and put in insulated hoses. I also air sealed all of the wall…
- Insulating Rim Joist with Mixed Exterior CladdingHello, I am attempting to properly insulate the rim joists in our basement prior to finishing the walls, however I am unsure of how to proceed due to the mixture of…
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Energy Efficiency with Insulation
When you are trying to achieve better energy efficiency in your home, there are many ways to do this. Many homeowners do a process of adding a programmable thermostat, compact fluorescent bulbs, water shower heads that slow water flow, turn … Continue reading
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