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Unvented Roof for Cold Climate – Detail Question
Hello!I've been researching the feasibility of converting to an unvented attic with a cathedralized ceiling. I'm aware that the best option is closed-cell foam, and that's the route I'm planning…
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Insulation Gradient Math
I'd like to validate that I properly understand what I'm seeing with my bandboard insulation.I live in zone 4a (St. Louis, MO) in a 90s era tract home. It's been…
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Condensation on window installation straps
Zone 5 / NE Ohio (currently <10F outside)The Setup: In my retrofit, I installed triple-glazed windows from Inline Fiberglass. The frames are fiberglass, with aluminum profile jamb extensions on the…
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Looking for Tips on Unconventional Build
Hey All, first I'll apologize for the long post to follow. The TLDR is I'm looking for a few tips for the barndominium I'm building including insulation details and air…
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Two Ice Dam Questions
This February will be one year in our remodeled house. It's a 1955 single story ranch with a low pitch roof in northern Michigan. I took extra care to air…
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Sloped window sills – Fad or a new best practice?
I've seen folks on Youtube promote the benefit of framing their rough openings with window sills that slope outwards. When they install the window, they then use a number of…
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Basement Wall Insulation Question
I'm looking for some advice on how to properly insulate my basement walls in Passaic County, NJ. Right on the border of zone #4 and #5. Basement will eventually be…
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Vibration / sound isolation matt for air handlers?
In the 2-story house that I am building, we have located the air handlers within the conditioned building envelope for efficiency but that will come at some cost with regard…
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Rigid Foam Ventilation Baffles and Moisture
Hi all,I am planning to finish a ventilated attic in the Raleigh NC area (climate zone 4A, near the border with 3A). My rafters are 2x8 (actual depth around 7")…
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Maintaining Ventilation & Drainage Plane @ Window Bucks
I'm preparing to install windows in our home. The walls are 2x6 with ZIP sheathing. The windows will be inset in advantech (or maybe 5/8 zip) window bucks that will…