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ERV vs. HRV and Humidity in Cold Climate
Hi I'm in Ottawa Canada and I'm deciding between a HRV and an ERV.I live in a row house, the square footage is 20 x 40 feet, two stories. 1…
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What are others seeing for co2 levels while sleeping?
I am curious what others with PGH houses are seeing for co2 levels while sleeping. I recently got a Aranet4 (calibrated it) and just began getting some data for a…
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Fire Specialist Stephen L. Quarles and Lomanco Metal Ridge Vents
I finally found this link after searching through a sea of research folders.A while back I contacted Stephen Quarles, who studies how wildfires affect wood frame building and is affiliated…
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Framing lumber grades
Hi,Gut reno. My engineer specified DF#1 for all framing lumber. My builder used DF#2 lumber for all framing. Is there a structural issue?ThanksLene
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Shared Ductwork for Heat Pump and Furnace
My house in Massachusetts has forced-air heating with a gas furnace. I also have two heat pumps which take care of cooling and also help with heating. One of them…
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Exterior/Interior insulation ratios – 2×4 insulation in a 2×6 wall?
I will be using 3" exterior GPS foam on my house (R 14.5). The walls will be 24" o.c. 2x6. I want to use Rockwool bc of its properties over…
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Basement Insulation for Mixed Concrete & Stud Half-Wall
I have not found an explicit answer for how to insulate a basement wall where the bottom is a concrete form and the top is existing 2x6 framing, so wanted…
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Insulating Metal-Framed Building
Hello, I have a metal framed building that I will be using as a shop and am in the process of figuring out my insulation. Right now it's just framed…
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Panasonic WhisperFitDC wiring
I installed a Panasonic WhisperfitDC 110 fan with the humidity sensor built in. The goal being to make sure anyone who takes a shower will automatically trip the fan on.…
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thermal imaging camera recommendation
thermal cameras are cheap relative to what they used to cost 15 or 20 years ago.Does anyone have a recommendation for a thermal camera for non-commercial use? I'd like to…