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Removing Old Boiler
How do I remove an old oil boiler? I have a 2006 New Yorker boiler and hot water baseboard system I need to remove. My HVAC company is removing the…
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Question about flash and “batt” in conjunction with Zip R6 in Zone 6.
Question about flash and “batt” in conjunction with Zip R6 in Zone 6. I am referring back to a previous post. (https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/insulated-sheathing-cold-climate#0).I am building in zone 6 (eastern Idaho). 6300…
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Installing an ERV at an Angle
Angle of HRV/ERV Hanging I have Panasonic Intellibalance ERV Cold Climate. This one - >https://na.panasonic.com/ca/indoor-air-quality/fresh-ventilation-filtration/energy-recovery-ventilators-erv/intelli-balancer-100-50-100-cfm-0 I would like to attach it to the underside of a downstairs stair case, approx…
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Vapor and Air Considerations Tiny House Build
From the articles and FAQs I have read on this site, I believe that the materials I listed below are generally vapor-permeable (mineral wool, wooden panel/boards) or at least semi-impermeable…
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Venting and Insulating a Hybrid Roof
Hybrid Vented roof above and below deck assembly Hello everyone, thank you for your time in considering this. I'm continuing with a complete rehab of this barn/house and just recently…
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Venting a low-slope vaulted parallel chord truss
Hi all, first time posting here! I've passively gleaned much excellent information from you smart humans over the years, and would like to pose a specific question on a detail…
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Reducing Concrete in Slab
Is there a way I can reduce concrete usage in this slab? 9'x13.5' slab. 18" frostline. 1.5" rockwool comfortboard 80 (R6). My monolithic slab calculations are coming out to about…
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Siga Products
Hi,An unexpected delay caused Siga Majvest to be exposed for maybe 4 weeks beyond warranty period. We are experiencing approx major water intrusion at window heads where it is wrapped…
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Installing Insulation from Exterior
Renovating an old farmhouse originally built in 1850 w no fewer than 6 additions over the years. In several places I will be removing the outside siding, adding sheathing and…
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Make-up air in an older house
I recently made a number of improvements to air seal the guest suite in my 1980s house. I think it was highly successful but now I'm faced with a dilemma.…