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How to properly use the insulation when I already have house wrap installed.
I have a house framed, taped, and wrapped with Tyvek Commercial D at 8500 ft in Colorado zone 5a. I am about to install the windows. My problem is that…
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Double Stud Wall Insulation
I'm in the planning stages of a 2 story, approximately 3500 sq ft home in climate zone 7 (Colorado Rockies, elevation just over 9000 ft). Cold climate with relatively low…
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Professional Handyman
homeowner looking to make some changes to your home.
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Cathedral ceiling vented roof assembly
If I am planing to cover the ceiling of a cathedral framed room with t&G boards, would the 1" foam on the bottom of the rafters that a lot of…
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Air sealing/insulating Post frame (wood) vs metal building
My cousin is planning on building a 5000 sq ft work shop. In one section comprising 1/3rd of the shop (which will be isolated, have a ventilation system and be…
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Insulating shed floor from outside
I am remodeling a shed and would like to insulate the floor. Its a 12x16 shed with metal joists that are spread 24in apart and are 6 inches in height.…
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Blower door
Shout out to all my lovely hers raters! Im curious: what is the highest air changes per hour (at 50pa) you have ever seen on a blower door test for…
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4th subfloor
Transform Your Home with Water Filters: Reduce Waste and Boost Health TodayImagine transforming your home into a green haven while ensuring your family’s health. Water filters offer a simple yet…
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Is there a way to Ventilate my planned Standing Seam Metal Roof ?
I built my own south facing house in the late 70s, using 2x6 24" OC wall construction and tightly sealed R19 foil faced fiberglass batts. The exterior sheathing is mostly…
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drainage concern walkout basement frost wall?
hi ,new to the forum and would appreciate some feedback on water accumulation around the foundation of our walkout basement and possible mitigation for it.The house is in Toronto, On.…