General Questions- Page 185 of 1412
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Beam to Beam Connection Front Porch
What are some options for connecting the beams noted in the attached image? Simpson makes a connector (ECCLQ88SDS) but I would rather use structural screws, or something hidden if possible.
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Do I really want a ducted mini (vs ductless)
Should I believe in ducted splits?Quite a few respectable voices on this site advocate for ducted heat pumps over ductless. When I tell local installers I would like to consider…
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Tracking Energy Use
I got a call today from a builder that I completed a HERS rating for last July. The owner of the house is asking to try to find out why…
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Is terminating reverse laps to prevent fishmouthing still necessary?
https://buildingscience.com/sites/default/files/document/bsi-067_stuck_on_you_c.pdfScroll to photograph 7.It's been 10 years since this article. Are the most popular tape products all self-terminating now?
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Most efficient roof choice
What would you choose? I’m in southwest Florida and need a new roof. I originally wanted foam board over sheathing, and a standing seam metal roof, but can’t find roofers…
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Metal Roof – Peel and Stick Underlayment for a vented roof deck?
I am in the process of contracting for a Metal Roof on my current house and have a question of using what type of Peel and Stick (SA) underlayment to…
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Error Code for McQuay PTAC
Ive been getting this error code on my mcquay PTAC PDAN.015. Seems the online says it means "Low Ambient Lockout - outdoor temperatuve below 35 degrees). Which is definitely not.…
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Intello plus for cathedral ceiling
Hello. I am taking down my cathedral ceiling and have been going back and fourth on the best way to insulate it. I have always wanted to avoid spray foam…
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Wall-Mounted Dehumidifier
Does anyone have recommendations for a portable-type dehumidifier that can be mounted off the ground on a shelf? I want to mount it about 4 feet off the ground so…
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High-Quality Dehumidifiers
Hello all, I have had 4 santefe dehumidifiers. 2-70 and 2 98h. Some ducted some not. All of them have failed at the 3 or 4 year mark consistently. Does…