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How to get a horizontal gap between Hardie panels
The installation instructions for Hardie panels require a gap of 1/4 inch between panels and horizontal Z flashing. What I have not been able to learn is how installers accomplish…
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Mitigating risk of low perm rating exterior insulation
I’m trying to find a substitute for Rockwool Comfortboard or other similar products (due to poor availability) without compromising the durability of my wall assembly.2” of Comfortboard 80 has a…
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Cantilever and Second Floor Inset Air Seal
I have a two story home Dublin Ohio built in 1984. The walls are 2X4 with stucco and brick veneer and roof is asphalt shingles.The north second floor has a…
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Non-VOC odors from insulation?
Our house has had a sickly sweet odor in it ever since we had spray foam insulation (which didn't cure properly) installed along with adjacent blow-in fiber. The odor remains…
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Dogtrot Foundation Design
We are planning a Dogtrot home design. Traditionally these homes were built entirely separate (including the foundations) and joined by a common roof. We live in a Northern region where…
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Preferences for Hot & Cold Water Line Layout and Piping Connections
Hi everyone. I was watching this video from Matt Risinger called "Controversial Plumbing Innovations 2024" and they talked about the benefits of a "home-run" plumbing system - IE there are…
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Condensation issues in house
Hi AllI am looking for some advice for a condensation problem I have in my house.90s construction in Northern California, house located about 10 miles from the coast.I have lots…
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Garage Vapor Barrier
Hey All -- I've found similar questions but can't seem to locate one that hits exactly this.Foundation is a basement -- half is a drive under garage and the other…
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Backfilling stem wall foundation
Hello! I will be building my own home this year and am planning on building a stem wall foundation pinned to sloping bedrock. Im planning on filling the foundation with…
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Heat pump water heater in a Chicago townhome
As the title suggests, we live in Chicago and have a 4-story townhome. Our top floor is a small bedroom that has a louvered-door utility closet with a gas furnace…