Green Building News!- Heat Pump Indoor Units, Part 1An explanation of the different types of ductless minisplit heads and their characteristics, requirements, pros and cons, and average costs
- New build recommendations in MNWe have had success finding an architect on this website to help us design and maximize our space for a new build (thank you)!Next, we are looking for company recommendations…
- Spray foam covered with vapour barrier? EtcRecently had some closed cell foam installed on my ceiling, which I instantly regret. It has been 7 days and it still smells.Besides that concern, I have a couple insulation…
- flashing tape + liquid flashing in lieu of solid metal for brick veneer window sills?have replaced all of the windows in my house and only 1 window has any visible water damage, which is also the only window without any overhang. https://i.imgur.com/COPbcs5.jpeg is what…
- Using a heat exchanger to increase latent heat extractionThis is a follow-up to a discussion from an article that was recently posted about dehumidifiers -- https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/dehumidifying-with-portable-unit-vs-ducted-system? *-- and a discussion in the comments. I wanted to break that…
- Radon barrier for on-grade concrete slabHi,About to have a new build with footing/frost wall and on-grade slab with radiant heating (no basement or crawl space).My question is whether I should have the builder put in…
- Structural solar hardware for flat roof assembly w/tapered insulationI'm nailing down the design for a flat roof assembly in climate zone 3C, single family residential. Our architect has specified the following assembly:Single-ply membrace roofing system (PVC) over1/2" recovery…
- Heating zone running continuouslyHello, I have a water based heating system and our Zone controller has space for 5 zones. We have one more zone for a space in the basement that is wired…
- Wet sheathing/wood between metal roof and exterior rigid foam.Hi all, I'm having a cedar shake roof replaced with metal standing seam and am concerned about design and moisture issues. I am in zone 6, east of the cascades so…
- Unvented raised heel scissor trussI have an unvented assembly with a raised heel scissor truss (Zone 4C, under Seattle modified 2018 irc). 1. Is it worth considering a permeable roof underlayment, like slopeshield plus SA…
- Heat Pump Indoor Units, Part 1
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Attic Insulation
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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