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Combining electric cove heaters with PV
In a recent blog, Designing an HVAC System for a Cold Climate, Malcolm Taylor is quoted as recommending electric cove heaters, and a link to the Comfort Cove line from…
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Radiant floor vs. minisplits?
I have a 800 sq. ft. home in Asheville, NC, and am looking to put on a 550 sq. ft. addition. I have been looking into all options of radiant…
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Waterproofing exterior of basement wall with spray foam
Hi, Recently, I had a problem, my basement wall was bowing in. A company came out and used hydraulic jacks and straightened the wall out. They dug out the exterior…
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Is power washing a 20 year old cypress siding house with a vinegar & water solution effective?
I am looking for ecological solutions to power wash the cypress siding on my 20 year old house. Using vinegar was suggested to me ~ has anyone had success with…
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I will not be able to finish my deck for months but would like to get a final inspection signed off.
Suggestions for temporary deck railing that will meet code would be much appreciated. We are in Washington State.
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Any ideas on best/greenest counter top materials?
Cost per square foot, if available, would be appreciated.
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Yet another window question (YAWQ): Pella Impervia feedback?
Hello, I'm building a house in central Oregon (zone 5). It's a mostly passive solar design, with CMU shell construction that is insulated on the outside (my builder has a…
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Adhesive and ignition barrier for unfaced polyiso?
I got couple pallets of polyiso from an insulation recycler. It is NRG Insulation, 1.5" stuff. But it isn't foil-faced. Will be installing those in my basement with poured concrete…
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Order of upgrades
In an older house, is there a particular order in which air sealing and insulating upgrades should be made? I understand every situation is different, so I am looking for…
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Workshop/garage — Unvented attic & insulation questions
I live in a mixed-dry area (Lubbock TX). Technically I am within Zone 3B but from a practical standpoint, I am right on the border of Zone 3B & 4B.…