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Reroof 3×6 T&G vaulted ceiling
Hello,I have read through many of your posts on cathedral ceilings and haven’t quite found the same situation that I have on a current remodel project on Whidbey Island, just…
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Home energy assessors in New Mexico
Can anyone recommend a qualified home energy assessor in New Mexico? I am beginning to look into financing a full gut renovation using HUD’s 203(K) Rehab Morgage Insurance combined with…
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Mineral wool over open-cell spray foam
I'm finishing up a 1980sqft single story house. I have 5.5" of OS spray foam on the roof deck (conditioned attic) that needs to be covered for fire code reasons.…
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Insulation and vapor barrier questions for a basement wine cellar
I am looking to convert an unused room in my basement into a passive wine cellar. I live in Zone 5 in BC, Canada. The 11' x 8' room has…
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Multi-zone minisplit installation time
I'm hoping to get some feedback on an install time estimate I recently received from an HVAC contractor. Here's the background: We are building a 3,300 sqft 2 1/2 story…
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Insulation for a 1914 stucco wall, tile roof bungalow in New England
Hi, I'm new here but have read a lot and am hoping for some input on a question that's been nagging at me! We are updating a 1914 bungalow with…
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Crawl space insulation (interior): Inside or outside the encapsulation barrier?
I've seen several ways of doing this, wondering what everyone's thoughts are. Northern Illinois, 1960's ranch. 1/3 of basement is 8' tall. 2/3 is crawlspace (two, 4' tall crawlspaces). crawlspace…
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“UA,” infiltration, and REScheck?
Hello, Does anyone know if REScheck accounts for infil/exfiltration in some way, in the reported UA value? I suppose this might be the same as asking, does the code account…
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Best range hood duct options?
My house currently has a recirculating range hood which is basically worthless. As part of a minor kitchen overhaul (countertops, backsplash, appliances), I am considering upgrading to a functional range…
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Tyvek tape vs. 3M #8087 tape
In all of the tape articles I couldn’t find an answer about these: Will the 8087 perform just as well on tyvek homewrap as the tyvek seam tape? Has anyone…