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- Dealing with condensation between insulation and sheathing during winter construcitonMoisture 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…
- Staple-Up Radiant Heat Fiberglass Insulation R-Value with Aluminum Heat PlatesHello, 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…
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- rules of thumb for sizing a kitchen exhaust fan and determining if a makeup air vent is requiredI'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…
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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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