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Slab on grade questions
I am looking into purchasing a home built in 1973 and want to make sure I do my homework prior to taking the plunge. The garage and den are both…
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Converting Vented Attic to Nonvented Attic
I've been researching several methods to insulate my attic. First, some background. I live in Maryland and own a house that has the HVAC system in the attic. Currently the…
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StoGuard WRB
Can one apply a product like StoGuard with EmeraldCoat WRB on OSB roof sheathing and then at a short time later apply a peel & stick membrane over it? Will…
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Please refer me to a commercial product or plans for a roof covering for snow and leaf protection for my two Mitsubishi minisplits.
My new Mitsubishi minisplits are located on the gable side of my new home about 18" apart, approx 4.5' high, 12" wide and 30" from my house siding. I would…
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Question about XPS rigid insulation on basement walls
I have a poured concrete foundation that has a simulated brick texture. If I install 2" XPS insulation against the walls there will obviously be voids because the foam can't…
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Is spraying 1 1/2″ of closed-cell foam to the interior of block walls an efficient form of insulation?
I have a structure located in central AR that is 8' tall block walls. The wall cavities are NOT grouted. The walls are above ground level. The interior of the…
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Can the stack effect pull significant radon to the main floor?
I'm not sure what my radon levels are with a dirt crawlspace and about 15ACH50, but i am curious if they are high can it end up upstairs in concentrations…
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How to prepare a window opening in a concrete basement (foundation) wall
Obtaining Airtightness and reducing cold bridge
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Why does my cathedral ceiling have this gable vent?
Ever since I bought my house, I have been perplexed by this gable vent. Cathedral ceiling is about 22 feet at that point and looks like behind hinged lid there…
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How risky is a single layer nailbase SIP over a single stud wall with sealed sheathing?
In the quest for a cost-effective, durable super-insulated wall, we've typically done double stud walls with dense pack cellulose, with the air barrier/vapor retarder on the inside behind the sheetrock…