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Flash and batt in northern Iowa
We have a new post-and-beam home. We've put in 3" of ccSPF in the walls and are thinking at adding R-13 kraft-faced batts over this in the loft. Because of…
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How to properly vent a modfied gambrel roof?
Hi, My family and I purchased a 2 story modified Gambrel style home 5 years ago. By modified, I mean that the vertical roof sides go all the way to…
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Article idea?
Perhaps this has been done already but i am interested in an article that lists expected lifetimes of the different building materials, brick (frame and veneer), wood, EPS, XPS, cellulose…
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Old house, ice dam resolution
Hello There, I have read with great interest many of articles and conversation with fellow readers. Here is a brief description of my situation. I own half of a 1891…
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EPS or polyiso? Layered, taped seams?
I have found a supplier for EPS (plain EPS, no coatings) or Polyiso (foil faced on one side, white non-reflective on the other side) 1.) The polyiso is double the…
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Best way to have a wood fireplace?
We are building a custom house, and are nearing our final planning stages before bids with our architect. We are planning to have a wood fireplace on the ground floor,…
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XPS or PVC under base plate
I'm looking to start framing in our basement. The house is 15 years old, and did have some water leakage (some small puddles could form during big rains... We had…
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Insulating and air sealing kneewalls
Hi, I recently bought a house, and over the last few months have figured a number of issues with the insulation in the knee walls. A few notes about the…
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When using a LED conversion kit for a recessed lite, can you fill the can with fiber glass insulation?
I have two lights in a vaulted ceiling that leak air like crazy and make it difficult to keep the room warm. If not is there a better way to…
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Will “Roof Melt” chemically or physically damage an asphalt roof?
In addition to questions concerning its chemical impact on an asphalt roof, is it effective in reducing the ice and snow on this roof?