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Insulating exterior soffit
Hello, as part of our new home we have a filled encapsulated attic space, filled with spray foam. The local inspector said that we must also insulate the soffits on…
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Need ideas to optimize having the back walls of my new garage permanently against a concrete retaining wall.
My garage idea is through the engineer and heading off to the drafter. Any thoughts you have that will help insure these two back walls never require any service would…
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Basement rigid foam extend between floor joists?
Hi,I recently had a contractor who claims to specialize in energy efficiency describe a basement wall insulation method that I have not seen documented anywhere on the internet. They want…
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Framing in & insulating HVAC system in garage
Our HVAC system (furnace and AC) sits in our garage. We are zone 4A (Virginia). It gets quite hot & humid in the summer.I've heard the HVAC system should be…
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Can I use a vapor barrier below and above rigid foam for a heated slab
The building inspector wants the vapor barrier below the rigid foam because that is what the manufacturer recommends.All the green building articles say it is best to put the vapor…
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Is adding an extra sheathing layer to a 15/32″ roof deck a good or bad idea?
Hello,I need to re-roof my house after a hail storm damaged the asphalt shingles. The current roof deck sheathing is only 15/32" OSB, attached 24" OC to trusses, and lacks…
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“Save Your Money! Don’t Shop at the Big Box Stores” with Jeff Thorman
I found this Youtube channel and the owner, Canadian home renovator Jeff Thorman, has a couple of excellent videos on how DIYer's can save money renovating their houses.Save Your Money…
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Deconstruction donation appraisals – high cost
Prior to our construction project, we are planning to have deconstruction done on the existing 1950s home that's 1545 square feet. I got a quote for a "green appraisal" that…
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Energy Monitor Without WiFi
Hello!I am looking to track peak electricity usage in a commercial building that doesn't have WiFi or reliable cell service. Does anyone have any recommendations for energy monitors that might work…
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Gable lookouts on flat or on edge?
I always have a hard time designing gable end overhangs, maybe someone can enlighten me here.I'm currently working on a bare bones outbuilding:shed/mono pitch roof4:12 slope2x6 rafters @ 16" ocribbed…