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Quartz countertop smells has a sweet chemical odor after house froze for 3 days. Any idea what’s going on?
I was on vacation for 4 weeks and unfortunately while I was gone, the electricity and internet were out for days, so I was not able to keep the heat…
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Do U-values of wall assemblies account for infiltration?
Possibly silly question, but when someone writes a guideline like "the overall U-value of a wall assembly (including insulation, framing, and windows) is about 1 to 2 W/m^2/K," does that…
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1840 Home, Timber frame, remodel Heating/Cooling/Electrical
Good morning,My wife and I have owned a 1840 three story home since 2006. We moved out due to job relocation back in 2015. We took this as a sign…
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Cathedral ceiling with 2×6 rafters question
Hello everyone,I have a question about my situation. I live in zone 6 and I am redoing the ceiling in my home because the drywall was failing. The roof is…
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Low slope roofing
HiI have a low slope roof with a leak. Interior is exposed beams. Built in ‘61. What I have surmised from various roofers and experts…the ceiling files are about 1.25”…
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Corbett Lunsford Discusses Massive Mistakes in Make Up Air for Homes
The title says it all.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwSWOAkbhjA&t=322s
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Why is rimjoist insulation any different than wall cavity insulation?
There are many articles (many of which conflict with each other) about rim joist insulation details but why not just insulate that area with the same materials as the wall…
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Architect Steve Baczek Discusses How to Install an Interior Ceiling Air Barrier
In this video, Architect Steve Baczek discusses air barrier continuity at the ceiling plane, how to connect that air barrier to the exterior walls air barrier and how to design…
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Apartment above garage insulation
I am converting the unfinished space above my 2 car garage to an apartment. Location is Southern Maine (cold). I've already gotten fairly far in the project.For the apartment ceiling...…
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DV water heater exhaust vent location
I’m installing a direct vent (not power vent) storage tank water heater, and one of the options for the exhaust vent location is under the vented soffit. Though the vent…