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Modern (hydronic) heating and what all should start to know as of 2014
I stumbled upon this site to do with researching an update to a (hydronic) heating system I installed two decades ago. So much has changed mainly the best change is…
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Ceiling air / vapor barrier… Is this a bad idea?
I'm still struggling with my ceiling air / vapor seal challenge. I'm adding R50 cellulose above my upstairs ceiling. I'm also trying to get the house air and vapor tight.…
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I bought an Eichler-style home in central Florida with a flat Ickes-Braun skylight
I bought an Eichler-style home in central Florida with a flat Ickes-Braun skylight, 8x20 ft. There are five 4x8 ft panels.
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What to heat with in small duplex development
Hello, I am in final design stages of a small development on Vancouver Island Canada. It is 13 duplexes consisting of 850 sq.ft each on one level on a heated…
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Adding mechanical ventilation to a leaky house
I have an older home that I know leaks a lot of air, and I’m wondering if adding mechanical ventilation would improve the indoor air quality. When i first bought…
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Insulating an unheated basement / cellar
Hello everyone, Thank you for the great site and apologize in advance for lengthy first post. I have a small room (6'x20') in the basement that is currently unheated and…
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Flat roof with no gases or fumes
Hi; I am renovating a home in Laguna Beach CA and redoing the roof as well as most of the house. I am highly sensitive to chemicals and the engineer…
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The dreaded vapor barrier question
Hello, let me start by saying i have read almost every single vapor barrier post one this site and many others and am still confused, or over thinking this because…
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Insulating basement rim joist
Hello, without taking too much of your time, can you please just assist me in a recommendation for insulating my basement rim joists? very small basement, very old home, block…
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Window IGU thickness debate
I have been in the window industry for about 16 years and i have heard many different takes on the difference between a 3/4" IGU and a 7/8" IGU. Are…