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Draining/drying capability of insulated vinyl siding
I'm interested in using insulated vinyl siding on a remodel project, more for the rigidity then the thermal value which is negligible. One of the major benefits of standard vinyl…
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Insulation dilemma: Mineral wool batts, encapsulated fiberglass, and rigid boards
The Insulation Situation: (Mixed Humid region) Asheville NC Older 1968 800 sq ft house; prior owner had roof leak. Shingles replaced 1 yr ago, no more roof leak. Currently doing…
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Wall detail
I am a builder in Northwest Montana. Climate zone five.. The area is relatively humid and it is known to rain in the winter. I am beginning to get a…
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Air sealing retrofit LED — airtight, IC-rated non-can lighting
Hi, we had some recessed lights in one of our bathrooms. They were non IC rated can style lights, that had large holes into the unconditioned attic space. I was…
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Dual foundation?
Can anyone direct me to a detail for a dual foundation, piers abutting a stem wall/slab on grade? Our situation:We are located in a small mining town in SW New…
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Sealing tongue-and-groove sheathing
How do you go about air sealing original tongue and groove wall sheathing? efficiently if there is a way. And there is no rigid foam used in this wall assembly.…
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Heat pump water heater and pantry with long duct run
I’m building a home that’s roughly 60’x25’. I have my heat pump water heater located on the second floor and my 4’x2’ kitchen pantry on the opposite side of the…
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Are dense-packed cellulose walls a pain to deal when updating services in a wall cavity?
I’m considering a wall assembly of 2x6 studs with dense packed cellulose. My only concern is that it will make it difficult to update services in the wall if desired…
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Insulating plaster/lath walls with double wall in a bathroom
I have an old Maine house with minimal wall insulation and plaster and lath walls. I am in the process of adding cellulose to the attic to R60 but wonder…
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Attic vapor barrier (humid climate)
I'm planning a renovation of an old attic space in New Orleans, La. I have to install continuous soffit and ridge vents first. After this, I am wondering about how…