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1″ GPS Insulation between Hardiboard lap siding and air and weather barrier.
I'm preparing for an exterior renovation of a wood framed house in Brooklyn. It has 2x4 studs with mineral wool batt insulation inside. I want to add 1 inch of…
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Rigid insulation between interior footing and slab?
I am building a new 2-story timber frame home in upstate New York (zone 5). The foot print is 24 x 40. It will have a below grade finished basement…
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Is there a no-slab frost-protected shallow foundation?
I have found quite a bit of info on FPSFs and there is always a concrete slab included. I'm wondering if I can pour a Frost-protected shallow footing without a…
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How best to seal the gaps between chunky 4″ roofing foam slabs.
We're replacing concrete tile with standing seam, and adding 4" of solid foam above the deck. We're well aware ofhttps://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/installing-rigid-foam-above-roof-sheathinghttps://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/podcast-how-to-insulate-an-unvented-roof Climate is Zone 3 Maine, San Francisco Bay Area.And ideally would…
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Concrete Porch poured next to ZIP Wall Sheathing, How to Flash Properly
Hello!We are currently building a new home, Climate Zone 5. The builder poured the concrete porch right up against the ZIP Wall Sheathing. From what I see, I don't think…
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Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations
I've read the ASCE Section 32 that mentions using a FPSF with a crawl space, which I assume includes a strip footing. The question is how to detail this? I'm…
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Monopoly Framed Backyard Office/Shed — Venting + Bug Screening for Corrugated Metal Siding
I am planning my backyard office (140 sq ft) that will be "monopoly framed" with no eaves (This for aesthetic reasons, city setback requirements, and HOA guidelines.)The siding with the…
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SIP roof detail & cross ventilation
Hello,I'm in need of some advice on a new build located in zone 5 climate (pacific northwest)I've attached the detail for reference. And a picture of the roof detail and…
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Porch roof insulation over conditioned space
Hi,I have a house dating from 1897 in Westchester New York. The house has a wraparound porch of which about 1/3 is enclosed finished space ( by previous owner). The…
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Vented attic, winter ice dams and need to place AC in attic
I'm in a quandary. I live in the Boston area and my 50's Cape is super ice dam prone. Attic is vented. I need to get AC but the only…