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Does code require fireproof caulk around electrical boxes & light switches?
We had a blower door test on our house following a major renovation (ACH50 = 4.56 on a 1920s Bungalow, Zone 2A). Several leaks identified, along with my plan to…
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Closed cell or open cell foam for rim joist in Climate zone 5A
I realize closed cell foam would provide a better R value, but which density of foam would the preferred choice to prevent condensation on the rim joist itself in our…
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Looking for removable air barrier
I live in an older house and discover new air leaks all the time (14.85ACH50), i pulled some panels and since its balloon framing they lead all the way to…
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Heat pump water heater for radiant floor heat?
I have a 190 sq ft basement pad for an addition that I would like to put in floor heat. Have been looking at various top of the line gas…
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Code Required – Electric Resistance Heater
Zone 4 - My building code department is requiring a heat source in all the bedrooms even though I am building a super air tight, super insulated home (way above…
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Is 4″ of foam worth it?
I am building an addition onto my house in climate Zone 4 (central Missouri). Part of the plans of the addition are trying to incorporate having 2x6 construction of the…
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Western Montana cabin and home
My wife and I are planning to buy a property in Western Montana, climate zone 6B, in the next few years. Our plan is to build a small cabin to…
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How do I keep my sheathing dry?
This past summer and fall we renovated a 1950s bungalow in New Liskeard, Ontario (5700 Celcius degree days – that’s 10,260 F degree days if I’m converting correctly). We removed…
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How can I stop snow from blowing into my soffit vents and up the attic vent chutes?
We live in Maine, next to the ocean, northeast exposer. When we get blowing snow, it comes up under the eaves, through the soffit vents, up the vent chutes and…
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Unvented roof deck with dense-packed cellulose — vapor barrier?
Hi I just dense packed my attic ceiling (it is a livable space, not crawl) with dense pack cellulose (8"), held in with insulweb. we put the cellulose right up…