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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…
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Interior Z3 Retrofit Wall Assembly
Long time follower, first time poster. Currently renovating my 1975 home in climate Zone 3A in Georgia. 4 sided brick on the main level, so an exterior tear down WRB replacement/addition…
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Heat pump / mini split recommendations
I have a 1900 sq ft home just north of Boston that I'm looking to upgrade to heat pumps and I'm hoping to receive suggestions on how to proceed.The house…
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Is this called a frost protected stem wall beam?
I'm leaning towards a frost protected shallow foundation FPSF and came across this drawing which shows the beam a separate pour from the floor slab, when the majority Ive seen…
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Details for Slab’s Vertical Insulation at Doors
Hey All,I have a slab on grade foundation that is 4" thick on top of 3 3/8" of insulation with PEX for radiant heat (as a back up for the…
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What is this paper?
Can someone tell us what is the deteriorating paper that is on the back of the cement wall? Picture taken from inside after removing drywall/plaster lath of 1924 house in…
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Siding Fasteners
I'm building my first house and I'm processing and installing my own siding. The siding will be a horizontal lapped, painted, pine siding. My question is about fastening wooden siding.…
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This Old House: Easier Plumbing Solutions With Snap Together Copper Fittings
In this Youtube video from This Old House they discuss snap together fittings for copper plumbing pipes (starting at minute 4:25).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dB918L4rXk&t=17sWhile I've seen lots of information about this type of…
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Blower door test and air sealing for HVAC sizing
Hi all. I have a question about a chicken/egg problem for our HVAC planning, air sealing and blower door testing. We purchased a newly built home that is mostly finished…
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Flanged window placement with rainscreen and reverse board and batten siding
Hi all, Building a 2-story garage with an ADU above in Nova Scotia. Construction is double stud wall with dense-pack cellulose and no exterior insulation. I'm planning on using strips of…