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Rigid foam over WRB
I am finishing up a full kitchen remodel that pretty much required me to rebuild 25' of exterior wall in my 1600 s.f. 1950s ranch located in Portland, Oregon (zone…
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Best way to insulate an old attic?
I am the owner of a 100-year-old two-story house in the 5A climate zone. The house has a full-height attic space, which is currently uninsulated. The attic has actual floor…
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Dense pack cellulose rig rental in Philadelphia area
I've decided to make a DIY attempt at installing dense-pack cellulose to a fairly small section of the thermal envelope in my home (which happens to live under a floor,…
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Rim joist insulation
I insulated and air sealed my rim joists using 2 and 3/4 inches of polyiso along with one part foam around edges plus an inch or a bit more of…
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Make up air for clothes dryer; exhaust only system
In new construction with an exhaust only ventilation system, is there a need for a make up air source for an electric clothes dryer. I am toying with the idea…
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Retrofit an existing exterior wall to 1-hour rating
I have a small garage conversion project that is within the side and rear yard setbacks and requires one-hour rated walls, eaves for approval. Any thoughts and solutions that balance…
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Taping Zip Panel Seams
We have installed the Zip-R panels on our house, but the seams have not yet been taped. With the cold weather here, there will be lots more days with the…
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Options for temporary heat in MN winter
I'm interested in the opinions of builders and others regarding temporary heat during contruction. My southern MN home is enclosed, windows in, and exterior walls spray foamed. Not as air…
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Can a skylight ever be energy positive?
Hello, I'm curious as to whether skylights are always net losers, or if one could be favorable given the right conditions. In general they seem to be avoided due to…
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Is there any low- or no-VOC, mold-resistant sheetrock and wall plaster on the market (for basement reconstruction)?
It is my understanding that sheetrock and wall plaster are typically high-VOC items, especially mold-resistant sheetrock. Also, are carpet tiles a good low- or no-VOC flooring option?