Flash And Batt (Climate Zone 2)

I'm in the middle of remodeling my house and would like to air/bug seal the exterior fiberboard sheathing from the interior. In order to do this, I'm considering the Flash…

Exterior deck over a conditioned basement

Seeking thoughts / suggestions for an exterior deck above a conditioned basement (1 story house over CMU foundation, with a little corner deck punch  created under the roof trusses). Zone…

Exposed Rafter Tails

Hi everyone,My name is Derek. I'm in the midst of framing my house in northern Michigan. We are in a 60PSF ground snow load region. My plan, a craftsman-style cottage,…

Sustainable Homes flooring

Yet another flash and batt question

Hey everyone. We are building an Avrame A-Frame kit home currently and are at the insulation phase. Due to how the kit is designed, we couldn't do a traditional insulated…

Heat pump or efficient furnace for old Midwest house

Hello GBA, I would appreciate input or direction to existing articles that would help us make a decision on a suitable gas furnace replacement. We have an 1890 masonry ‘…

How best to insulate crawlspace in Northeast

I am trying to decide how best to insulate my crawlspace in my home in the Northeast. The crawlspace was added ~20 years ago for a family room addition, and…

Timberframe exterior enclosure with rigid foam

I have a timberframe shop under construction and need to finalize exterior insulation.I'm in Southeast Alaska—technically Zone 7—but realistically much more like a Marine 4C of Seattle, Washington, just a…

Water in wood frame in Basement

Hi, I have an old cottage that was on pillars. We couldnt get ICF forms so we have had a poured concrete basement. The cottage is on a hill. Hill…

Reclaimed High-Density Geofoam for Interior Basement Wall Insulation?

I have the opportunity to buy some reclaimed high-density GeoFoam ($400 for 24 2" 4x8 sheets) for a basement interior insulation project. My plan would be to use a double…