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Fall protection on European Tilt N Turn Windows – Passing Code
We are trying to get occupancy on our energy efficient build. We have WASCO GENEO Tilt N Turn windows. These windows are european style and turn inwards. The building inspector told…
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Minisplit professionals in Seattle Area — recommendations?
Morning all: I'm in the process of replacing HVAC in an existing home with a mini-split system. I've posed questions about the options on GBA previously have have received some…
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Foil-faced polyiso in 2″x6″ stud bays – with shower wet wall
Hello all, So I'm not entirely sure which Category this should be posted, but here's my question: For the first time in all my years remodeling, the Design for the…
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Exterior insulation – sources for county inspections?
Short intro: I bought a 1950 Cape Cod located along the Chesapeake Bay earlier this year. It's pier and beam, no duct work, with electric baseboard heaters and I'm fairly…
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Rigid foam directly under rafters
Hi,In considering the answers to my last Q&A I wanted to evaluate a few other options for insulating my unvented cathedral attic in zone 4a. I wanted to understand one thing…
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Exterior closed-cell spray foam and “sheathing membrane” requirement
Hello all, my name is David and I'm well into a big renovation of my very little house in the inner-city of Calgary, Alberta. Hopefully I will be able to…
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Insulated lime concrete floor in Scotland
seeking someone in Scotland uk who has successfully specified an insulated lime concrete floor in Scotland for a building warrant. We are planning a new extension and renovations to an…
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Basement with exterior rock wool (Comfort Board) and dampproofing
I am building a new construction home in northern New Jersey in climate zone 5. On the exterior of the basement wall I plan on installing four inches of Rock…
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Real “minimum” insulation value for a Phase 1 retrofit
I have a 110 year old house with no attic insulation. It does however have plaster in lath, about 75% in good condition on the rafters, joists have foil faced…