General Questions- Page 95 of 1410
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Cold air leaking from wood stove pipe
Hi,I have a new build with double stud wall that got a 0.47 ACH @ 50pa (156 CFM50) prior to insulation, vapor barrier and drywall. Now that the cold winter…
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Exterior insulation attachment detail in monolithic slab
I'm planning on using rockwool comfortboard as exterior, below-grade insulation for my monolithic slab. My climate zone only requires vertical insulation on the slab. Do I need to secure it…
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Can air conditioners lower relative humidity? If so, how?
True or False:1) AC's can lower indoor air RH. T/F2) Air that has just passed over the cooling coil will often have a very high RH (much higher than room…
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Designing a detached garage – concept review and general advice?
Our home build is well underway and now it is time to think about the garage build. While we have a great contractor building our home, we have to do…
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Option for Correcting a Stem wall Mistake
Hey all,The concrete sub messed up the front stem wall by making it 8 inches thick instead of 6 inches. My bottom plate hangs over the stem wall by 1.5…
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Which is more important? Register placement or velocity/duct length?
Context: 1991 home in the high sierra (zone 6B). House has double pane windows but being built in 1991 is not particularly airtight in my opinion. Furnace and ductwork all…
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Concrete Free Slab Infill
Hello,Maine zone 6. I am doing a concrete free slab within a fpsf style bathtub curb. Standard wing insulation, 4 inches of rigid below floor. 2x4 sleepers will rest on…
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New window install; full depth foam or foam + fiberglass?
When my windows were installed, the crew installed canned foam against the flange, between the window frame and RO only to a depth of 1-2”, I have 2x6 studs and…
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Mitsubishi Mini Split Hyper Heat Pump Loud Flushing Noise
I’m experiencing this problem that seems to be similar to an older post but the symptom is a little difference.I’ve 3 outdoor units each served 2 to 3 indoor units.…
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Vented Low-Slope Roof Assembly
Low-slope roof in Zone 6. Don’t even attempt a vented assembly? Is a (properly) vented roof without a doghouse, but in a windy area, possible? My hours of reading (and…