General Questions- Page 9 of 1395
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Cantilevered / Covered Deck Insulation
Hi all,I’m hoping some folks can weigh in on my situation. I am doing a small addition (10’x20’) off the back of the house. The addition has the second floor over…
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basement: interior procedures if exterior mineral-wool insulation? And foamglas experience?
For our upcoming build, I am considering exterior mineral wool basement insulation (Iowa Zone 5). I've read as many articles here as I was able to find on insulation in…
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Bathroom fan size
My bathroom size is 10.3x10.3 with 8 foot ceiling. Current have 50cfm fan which is almost useless and loud. I have a stand up shower, toilet and freestanding tub (barely…
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MXZ & MSZ not putting out heat.
A friend in the Pac NW (4c) bought a house a few years ago with a Mitsubishi multi-split. The older couple they bought the house from told them that the…
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Is fiber cement siding too risky on a house with no overhangs that gets little sun?
Homeowner in Long Island, ny. House currently has 40-year-old cedar siding with very little overhangs on a property with many trees, so the house doesn’t get much sun overall. Removing…
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2:12 Cathedral Monoslope – Spray Foam Alternative
I’m in Oklahoma, climate zone 3A, and spray foam is the de facto insulation option here, pretty much regardless of the situation.My house is a 66ft long, 2:12 monoslope with…
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Homeowner’s insurance replacement cost and sufficiency
Taking a shot here that an in-the-know person will be able to advise. I am trying to revise our homeowner's insurance policy, which has skyrocketed recently, like everyone's. It got…
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Conditioned sunroom underneath open-air covered porch – how to insulate ceiling
I've been asked to restore a large (40x18) sunroom ceiling after a water leak. Since the joists are exposed right now, I have a question about the right way to…
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“The Hunt for the most efficient heat pump in the world”
Somewhat interesting article about hobbyists who compete for the most efficient heat pump:https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/07/the-hunt-for-the-most-efficient-heat-pump-in-the-world/I found it a little breathless, and it kind of misses the point. Heat pump efficiency is only…
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Bathroom Vapor Barrier with exterior rigid foam
Zone 4 (SW Missouri).Upstairs bathroom with one exterior wall. 1" R5 XPS on the exterior with tyvek over that and vinyl siding.Will be gutting the room and placing R15 rockwool…