Green Building Techniques- Page 7 of 325
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Foam and Siding over Existing T1-11 Siding
Location Zone 3A OKC, OK. House constructed 1979. Wall details-5/8 Sheetrock-2/4 Wood Stud Fiberglass batt (Unsure if faced or not. I know areas I have demoed in interior walls separating the…
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What kind of walls for encapsulating pier and beam crawl space?
I'm contemplating encapsulating the pier and beam foundation in CZ-2. The existing walls are a stucco skirt, about 1" thick, relatively smooth.Is it acceptable to attach the rigid foamboard insulation…
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Zone 6B Dry – Vapor Barrier
I'm working on an intermittently occupied 1950's ski lodge at 7,000 or so feet high, technically IECC Zone 6B dry.There's a section at the highest point of the building that's…
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Continuous ceiling air barrier with vented attic
We are quite a ways into our build. We have: ICF Basement2x6 external wallsZIP sheathingSome windows are installedRoof is on This is my builders first time trying to build a really air…
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Opinions on my wall design?
I'm building a new workshop in Ontario. In the US, my area would be considered climate zone #5.I've thought long and hard about this design, and I'm about to start…
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Solar Power Plant Development
Have you ever wondered how solar power plant development affects the economy? Many people are interested in this question, especially as the world approaches renewable energy sources.
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Exterior insulation on above-grade basement wall
Hi everyone, my first post here: I have questions about installing continuous external insulation when replacing a 5x13 section of wall (the above-ground portion of an exterior basement wall, unheated,…
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Right Siding for Your Home
I’ve taken a lot of advice from this forum and remodeled multiple historic homes on the brink of getting dozed.
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Energy issues with stone veneer walls?
I have to drill through a west-facing stone veneer wall for a mini-split install, which made me consider that maybe I should just go ahead and remove that whole section…
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Crawlspace foundation detail for ZIP R6
Good afternoon, I've searched the forum however I was unable to find the answer. I'm in the early stages of planning for a single story home build and the new…