I am planning to build a small workshop in central Virginia and I am considering pole-barn style construction using PT 6x6s. A local lumberyard sells a product called "Green Post"…
We had a major leak in our shower due to a bad tiling job and had to demo the entire thing to check for water damage and mold.Before closing everything…
After a roof leak following a large snow and ice event this January, and the subsequent mold remediation, I am in need of a roofer with an eye toward proper…
I'm seeking expert opinions on whether a cross-wiring installation error in a Mitsubishi multi-split system could lead to evaporator coil failure. Here are the key details:1. System: Mitsubishi multi-split with…
Moisture buildup between insulation and sheathing is a problem for winter construction projects:https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/condensation-wall-sheathing-constructionhttps://basc.pnnl.gov/resource-guides/condensation-control-walls-cold-weatherhttps://buildingscience.com/documents/digests/bsd-controlling-cold-weather-condensation-using-insulationThe obvious answers are provided in those articles: heat the interior, dry the interior, insulate the exterior BEFORE…
Hello, I'm doing radiant heat in a new build. We are stapling the pex piping to the subfloor with aluminum plates on the main floor. We are not pouring gypcrete or…
Hi,We are reroofing a small 1000 sq foot ranch house in MD. Should we add a ridge vent, eliminate gable vents? We will have soffit vents for intake.Thanks
I'll be cooking with a 24" induction cooktop in the house I'm remodeling. Based on previous questions, I'll be installing a exhaust fan over my cooking area. The fan will…