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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…
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Cold Climate: Dense Cellulose on Double Brick?
GBA, It’s a 1920 double brick house with 2x3 and lath & plaster with no insulation near Toronto (climate zone 5/6). Brick is in good condition with big enough overhangs…
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Matt Risinger Shows a House Built With A Layer of ZIP R-9 Over Another Layer of Exterior Sheathing
This is an interesting video from Matt Risinger about a house being built with a layer of exterior sheathing on the walls and then that first layer of sheathing is…
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Will chemical ductwork smell go away?
We had a ducted heat pump installed with all new duct work a week ago. The downstairs system has a chemical smell when run which won't seem to go away.…
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deck house roof insulation
How to locate a structural engineer in the Baltimore, MD area that can determine how to safely add insulation to the roof on a deck house
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Stream water for mini split
Hi, I have a small stream next to my house which runs year round. I was thinking I could coil some plastic pipe submerged in the stream, and run it…
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Filter box airflow direction help
Hi I installed a filter box in between my ERV to save on filters, however the orientation that fits is right to left side so air comes in right goes…
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High Bay lighting for garage or other high intensity options?
I've got a 26' x 36' attached garage on my project and am in the process of determining the light fixtures. The space is roughed in to handle 6 fixtures…
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Cement Wall Vapor Barrier in Uninsulated Basement?
I live in climate zone 4C (Seattle area) and am trying to reduce relative humidity levels in my basement (picture attached) to improve storage down there. We will not drywall…
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Microplastics in Water
Clean Water I am not sure how much clean water is within the GBA perview, but I think it is important and a vexing problem for many, especially those of…