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Motion sensor hot water recirculation
Hello everyone,I am getting closer to starting the electrical on our new home build. I am wondering what solutions people have used for a motion activated hot water recirculation pump? I…
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Dehumidifier in an unvented crawl space
Hi all,In Martin Holladay's article about unvented crawl spaces he says there are 2 code approved ways to ventilate an unvented crawl space (supply conditioned air from the HVAC system…
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Insulating and Sealing Joists with Track Radiant
As a long-time reader and first-time poster, many thanks to all who contribute their knowledge to the Q&A section of GBA. While I recognize that insulating and sealing radiant track has…
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Cold Closet Bump Out
I have a 1969 ranch with a bump out for two adjacent bedroom closets. During the midwest winters, this closet is frigid, which causes the bedrooms to run 5 degrees…
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Recommendations on this basement wall & rim joist detail!?
Hi all,I am located in Ontario, Canada, and currently finishing my basement.The norm here in Canada has been to put 6-mil poly on the interior 'warm' side of basement walls...…
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Spray foam direct on dirt foundation
Can spray foam insulation be applied directly to dirt with 2” gap to floor joists without moisture barrier?then spray underside of subfloor and seal seams from top side?