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- Attached garage air sealingOur siding contractor will be taping all exterior OSB seams with Siga Wigluv 60. Should we have him skip taping the seams on the garage and just do our air…
- Is this the place for a multisplit?I'm deciding on a minisplit for a new build and having never done a specification before, I'd like to check my theory against the intuition of an experienced designer. Several…
- ERV and humidifier (its too dry now)Recently installed an ERV and going through first winter.(Glad I didn't choose an HRV to make sure we lost enough humidity!).The ERV is working well, the condensation I used to…
- Drip cap or notHi,These window are install below a 24" roof overhang and normally I would still install a drip cap cover the window trim. The difference here in this case is the…
- Reclaimed High-Density Geofoam for Interior Basement Wall Insulation?I have the opportunity to buy some reclaimed high-density GeoFoam ($400 for 24 2" 4x8 sheets) for a basement interior insulation project. My plan would be to use a double…
- Any reasonable payback on adding over 5.5 inches of open cell foam in an attic 30 miles north of AtlantaI just bought a home that was built in 2021 that has HVAC mechanicals and ductwork in the attic. I plan to create an unvented attic with open cell foam…
- Standing Seam over Rigid Foam – Asked a thousand times but still need clarificationGood afternoon everyone. I know that this question has been asked a thousand times and answered more than that but I haven't found an exact answer that seems to fit…
- Building Performance Consultant in DC/NoVa Area?Hi all, anyone have a building performance consultant in the DC / NoVa area they recommend?
- Air sealing tapesWe're redoing the exterior of our 2001 home and were advised here to tape the existing OSB seams prior to installing the WRB (Tyvek Commercial). We are in the North…
- What would you consider best practice details when using CMUs for “Pretty Good Basement”?We're formulating plans for the possible build of a small "Pretty Good House" this coming year. At this point we're considering a basement. Locally almost all of the basements are…
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Attic Insulation is Our First Step If your home is new, or existing, you need to consider the most forgotten part of a home construction or renovation project-your attic insulation! Today we are very lucky, as we can completely tighten … Continue reading →
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