General Questions- Page 130 of 1410
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Taping Foam on Roof
Redoing a low slope roof, 1-12. Installing 5" of rigid foam (GPS) on the deck, wondering what the value of taping the seams would be. There will be two layers…
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Air Sealing Priorities
Hi All, The floor plan for our new build is nearly done and I'll be sharing it on here for feedback when it is. In the meantime, I had a question…
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Forcing Heat Pump Water Heater Mode
I would like to switch from an electric water heater to a hybrid heat pump water heater.I am in southern NH, so fairly cold in basement in winter.I don't want…
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Re-flashing window
Please view picture of the 4 foyer windows. House built in 2003. On the inside, the water intrudes below arched window but just off to side over top of one…
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Trim Thickness With Hardie Panel and Batten Siding
I will be doing a Hardie panel board and batten siding for my garage. If I use the 3/4 inch Hardie battens over 5/16 inch panels, that adds up to…
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“Green” finish for wood countertop?
I have some nice big 2 1/2" thick planks of Western Red Cedar that were milled from trees on site a few years ago. I'd like to use a couple…
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Shower wall assembly
In climate zone 5b. I'm remodeling a shower that is against an exterior wall. I'm wondering what type of insulation is best for this assembly. I haven't yet taken the…
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Cost of Sheathing with Zip System
Hi All, Can anyone give me a ballpark figure on the cost of installing Zip sheathing (7/16)? Specifically the total cost including the tape and associated flashing. Assume standard 2x6…
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Air-Sealing Beneath Hardwood Floors
We will be installing hardwood flooring with nails and I’m hoping to find an underlayment that will help maintain a good (if not perfect) air seal between the topside of…
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Are There Fire Resistant Window Screens?
Much has been written about fire resistant materials for roofs, walls, decks, etc but I was wondering what are the best products for window screens? I'm thinking particularly of the…