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ChatGPT 4.0 and Manual J
I needed to share this with someone: the other day, I used CoolCalc to complete a Manual J (MJ8?) assessment for my home. Today, I got access to Chat GPT…
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Plastic cap nails for WRB causing bumps in lap siding
Is there a life hack out there for being able to use the plastic cap nails to secure the WRB while avoiding interference with fiber cement lap and panel siding?my…
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Potential attic ventalation issues with attic fan suggest solution
Hello,I have a roof that needs to be replaced soon and got quotes. 3 roofers said that the attic ventilation is not great and it is making the attic too…
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Paint primer for skim-coat plaster
I had skim-coat plaster applied a few months ago and will soon be painting. Is there a primer that’s compatible/specific to plaster?I understand this isn’t a “green building” question, but…
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Second Storey Window
I posted a question a while back regarding enlarging a window on my main floor (window is in my living room). Now I’m back asking a second question, this regarding…
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Flammability concerns of rigid foam for interior insulation
We're in the middle of a kitchen/dining/living room renovation for our 80s ranch home in Massachusetts and are a bit stuck on insulation. We are avoiding closed cell spray foam…
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Insulating behind built in cabinets
After playing with a FLIR camera, I discovered that the built in cabinets in our laundry room are open to the exterior and uninsulated. There is one on each side…
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Monolithic slab with stepped footers?
Every picture or diagram I see of a monolithic slab foundation shows the slab as being on perfectly flat ground. I understand the concept of a monolithic slab, combining the…
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Another Cathedral Ceiling Question
Hi All -- thank you for all your guidance and information. I've read a lot of the questions on roof insulation assemblies and cathedral ceilings but still have a couple…
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Hybrid roof insulation ratios + u-factor alternative
Hello all,It's time for a new roof, and I am interested in bringing the space behind the attic knee walls into the conditioned space in my mid-1800s New England farmhouse,…