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Hybrid insulation in interior wall cavities.
Two story Garage/Studio building, 2 x 6 framing, Zone 6/6A, Zip code 12461, NY.I've decided on the following interior insulation assembly: Latex paint on the interior side of outer wall…
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Help with Roof Vapor control and condensation (Climate zone like Utah / Colorado)
Hello,I have a steel-frame house with a steel roof assembly, Roof (steel truss, wood deck, OSB, weather barrier, asphalt shingles).I'm worried about condensation that will happen because we didn't use…
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Insulated light gauge steel and continuous insulation
I am working on a concept for thermally isolated steel framing (currently I am calling it thermastrut). Though I have done some prototyping and submitted a provisional it is no…
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Hybrid interior wall insulation system
My background is custom home construction/historic preservation and restoration. I had a pre-fab 2 story garage/studio erected (Amish company out of PA.) on my property. 28 x 32 slab, 2…
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Securing Vapor Barrier to a Fieldstone Crawlspace?
I recently bought a house that was built in 1850, and we've got the foundation variety pack: 1/3rd slab, 1/3rd full height basement with concrete floors, and 1/3rd half height…
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Roof ventilation – is it advisable to exceed code minimum
If I well exceed the 1/300 nfva minimum set out in R806.2, can there be any issues with this? I have 40% at the ridge and 60% at the eaves…
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Q decking, insulation, and vapor barrier
We’re building a house and the plans call for a screened in porch over a concrete slab. The design calls for full foundation wall heights with no basement access—the void…
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Reference that approves unvented soffit without insulation
I’m currently arguing with the designer of my house about closed cell insulation in unvented soffits. I have read on this website that unvented soffits with unvented attics do not…
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below grade exterior basement insulation
hi-I'm looking for some help regarding exterior insulation. We have a 10 foot basement (the walls were just poured) we will be using bituthene 3000 peel and stick. Now for…
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Flashing below patio door on concrete slab?
We are building a backyard studio and the windows and 12' patio slider will be installed this week. Most of what I have read about window and door install indicates…