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Shower enclosure exterior brick wall
I have a 123 year old structural brick house in Richmond, Va. climate zone 4. All the exterior walls are exposed to the elements save a 30 foot shared section…
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Moisture/mold behind Intello membrane in tiny house
Hi everyone and thanks in advance for your expertise and advice. I have been working on finishing a tiny house over the last several years. I know that this in itself…
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Mitsubishi wall unit
I have 4 Mitsubishi FH series wall units and I was wondering if anyone knows if the condensate line comes with a built-in trap in the unit. The lines don't…
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closed cell foam on crawlspace stem walls, with waterproofing membrane on exterior?
I am currently working on the foundation drain and waterproofing for my house and am using Mapeseal 250 CG as the membrane coating which is also a vapor barrier (0.04…
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Unvented Cathedral Ceiling in Climate zone 3B
Hi All, I'm attempting to construct an unventilated cathedral ceiling in Los Angeles (climate zone 3B). The plan is to use R-30 mineral wool insulation below the roof deck (2x8 rafters)…
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Budget friendly windows that you can still get a good blower door test with
What kind of blower door test can I get with a mid grade Anderson/Marvin/Pella? I saw a Matt Risinger show where one of the builders he was interviewing was getting…
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Considering a conditioned attic in Zone 5, need advice
Hi all,Zone 5 (Massachusetts) currently with an (under) vented attic with mostly blown cellulose on attic floor. Moisture issues have forced my hand into action, and I'm leaning towards converting…
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How to find/vett energy retrofit contractor in Seattle?
I have a 1930's brick veneer tudor home in the Seattle region.My home is not very comfortable in the winter as it has some significant energy related issues that I…
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SIP Roof and Ridge Venting
On a SIP roof (polyurethane closed cell). Here is the finishing detail on it. All exterior seams where the panels come together have a T&G finish, compressible foam strips, nailed…
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Water-based latex acoustical sealant (caulk) in crawlspace / under mud sill?
I am in the Seattle, WA area (Climate Zone 4C) and making a last minute scramble to convert a normal addition project into a high(er)-performance addition — with gung-ho air…