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Question about how to leverage good building practices in development deals
I have a question about how to influence better building practices in affordable housing. As a volunteer, I serve on a board of directors at the Yampa Valley Housing Authority; this is a quasi-governmental…
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European door sill extension
Hello all,Im ordering some Schuco windows and doors from performance building supply. Im wondering how other people have detailed the sill extension on these kinds of doors. I would like…
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Insulation Contractor in LA/Ventura who can work w/ Rockwool, cork, wood fiber batt
Can anyone recommend any insulation contractors in LA/Ventura County who are willing and able to work with TimberHP wood batt for wall insulation and Rockwool, Thermacork for unvented cathedral roof…
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Will this assembly give me vapor issues?
Hello GBA community, Finishing an unfinished loft and garage and want to make sure I don't create any vapor issues. Both will be heated and cooled with a mini split.…
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How to get rid of musty smell on inside of sheathing after leak has been eliminated
I'm working on a project in a crawl space. Huge thanks to Malcom for advice in another thread on how I might add additional insulation.However, I am now facing an…
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Air Barrier Integrity with Penetrating Fasteners
Hi all, to my understanding nailbase roof exterior insulation manufacturers allow (in some instances insist) installing the nailbase fasteners directly to the plywood roof deck, with the screws driven ¾”…
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ceiling-roof insulation 1880’s Vermont
Hello, I live in Montpelier Vermont and am renovating a 1880's house. the upstairs bedrooms have 3 regular walls and 1 that is the pitch of the roof. The pitched ceiling/roof…
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HFO -> HFC-23
I’m not qualified to comment on this but I thought the community might have someone with a basis for a more informed opinion:https://naturalrefrigerants.com/study-links-hfos-to-formation-of-super-greenhouse-gas-hfc-23/TL;DR: some common HFOs may degrade in the…
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Insulating a stepped concrete wall
My house is from the 1980s and is a bit of an energy hog. I live in British Columbia - similar climate to Seattle. I've been chipping away at projects. This year,…
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ERV vs HRV decision using historical data on psychrometric chart
I'm trying to finalize the decision between an ERV and HRV for my home. Would appreciate feedback on the approach below which I haven't seen used before.I found software called…