Expert Exchange Q&A- Page 3 of 11
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New Window Offgassing
I am in the process of remodeling my home, and have a chemical sensitivity to VOC's. I have reacted very negatively to offgassing from both new fiberglass and vinyl windows…
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Plank sheathing with rain screen wood siding waterproofing on 1961 Seattle house
Hello,First of all, I really appreciate this website and all the knowledge that you share!My name is Iva and we have a 1961 MCM house located in 4c climate zone…
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Ice and water shield used over synthetic underlayment, causing buckling five years later
A little over 5 years ago I had my roof replaced . The roofer salesman upsold me an ice and wind shield on the entire roof deck . When they…
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IRMA roof thermal performance
A flat or low slope IRMA roof [inverted roofing membrane assembly] is great for low slope roofing with a parapet, but I don't see a lot of literature about energy…
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Ridge and / or Gable End Vent Necessity?
We will be replacing our roof soon, and I need to finalize whether or not to use a ridge vent and whether to reinstall gable end vents.Texas Hill Country house,…
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Split slab Drainage in Bleow Grade Condition
Hello! We have a condition on a residence in a 5B climate with a new garage to be built over a new basement. The space below the garage is usable…
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Mitsubishi Head Overheating Way Past Set Temp
Is it normal operation for a wall mount Mitsubishi head (MSZ-GL15NA) set to AUTO fan in heat mode to vastly overshoot the temp on remote when the house heats up…
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Musty Stench (Maybe Mold) in Air Handler Insulation
Hello,I'm not a builder or an HVAC contractor... just a homeowner. I have a question about the insulation that's inside the air handler, which is encased in metal. In 2018,…
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Mitsubishi mini split
I have a new mitsubishi mini split. The temp is set for 67 degrees. For the past week the temps have varied from 48 to 73 degrees in the room. …
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Existing Basement Stud Wall – What to Do
I have a basement that was finished with wood paneling. I am removing it and replacing with drywall. Upon removing the paneling I found 2x2 studs fastened directly to the…