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Question on cut-and-cobble rigid foam in a vaulted ceiling
Hello all, About a year ago Martin Holladay wrote an article on GBA regarding the practice of cutting rigid foam into 14" wide sections and installing them between framing as…
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How do hybrid foam and fiberglass insulation systems work?
My contractor has recently installed a hybrid foam/fiberglass insulation system in my new home. He sprayed 1-2" of closed cell foam between 2x6 studs then finished with paper backed r…
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Fixing a leaky basement duct chase/soffit run properly
I have a small, less than 1000sqft single story house with finished basement heated with a natural gas furnace. The supply & return registers are on the floor of the…
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Double glazing
I am replacing some glazing in home built units. Planning low E-argon. Looking for recommendations re alternatives to aluminum for the edge spacers of units. Minimum thickness of space between…
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Foundation insulation transition to SIPs
Hi All- I'm getting ready to build a couple of single family urban infill homes in Denver, Colorado (climate zone 5b). Local zoning creates a very narrow home (19' wide…
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Renovating an older home
We are renovating our house in North Vancouver, BC. This area gets about 2500 mm of rain per year. All the siding is removed and underneath, are 1x8 ship lap…
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Condensation prevention for houseboat insulation
Hi, this is a revisit of the question about trying to prevent condensation and water damage while insulating, but in this case for a marine houseboat. We are talking a…
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What is the calculation method to determine the actual BTUH output of a hydronic radiant floor?
We are looking for a mathematical calculation for determining the actual btu output of a hydronic radiant slab floor in a basement. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thanks. [The author…
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Masonry heaters and U.S. building code?
From what I understand US codes require two walls of masonry. My question is can the outer wall requirement be met with " stuco", and if yes is there a…