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Fresh air inlet locations in exhaust only ventilation system?
After a couple years going back and forth on how to ventilate my new home (under construction), I have decided on the simple exhaust only ventilation system, using the bathroom…
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Basement Moisture Solution
I've been renovating our basement due to the poor quality of the previous renovation. I already rebuilt the walkout wall thanks to the advice I got here and it's working…
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window and door recommendations
Looking for recommendations for high performing but somewhat reasonably priced windows and doors for my garage/workshop. Preferably near southern Ontario, but I'll consider options from further away.I thought I'd read…
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Why two layers of 1/2″ plywood over a slab with 1″ foam on it compared to one layer 3/4″
Why two layers of 1/2" plywood over a slab with 1" foam on it compared to one layer of 3/4". I am having trouble sourcing the 1/2" advantec but 3/4"…
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Attic Assembly, Will Vapor be a Problem?
Hello,I'm building my first house and am working on the attic/roof assembly and would like to make sure it is not going to rot out. I've read through a bunch…
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Help with window casing and loft bed build
Hey hope everyone is doing well. I have somewhat of a green building questions but most of it is general building advice. My kids want loft beds. I found a…
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Cabparts Custom (But in a Ready-to -Assemble format) Kitchen and Closet Cabinetry PLUS The Cabinet Joint
Hi everyone. I saw this company mentioned in recent edition of Fine Homebuilding magazine. It's a custom design and manufacturing company that sends you your cabinetry in a flat-pack, ready-to…
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Unvented Roof Assembly Successes or Failures?
Hi!We are reaching a point where we are going to have to replace the roof on our 1.5 story century home in the Pacific Northwest. Much like this: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/insulating-a-cape-cod-house where…
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How can I determine source of PM 2.5?
Hello! Since purchasing an Airthings AQM I’ve discovered we have fairly high PM25 levels. As of this writing the 30 day average is 15 microgram/m3 and the 7-day average is…
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Condensation with metal nailing fin and protruding nails
I recently installed a vinyl slider that I had to make a nailing fin for. I made it out of thin metal and noticed it's sweating. Temps right now are…