Green Building Techniques- Page 9 of 325
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Closed Cell Foam on Rublestone Basement – Zone 5A
Hello,Here is the scenario: Zone 5A with a basement 7' high, there is NO bulk water issues as the exterior grading diverts the water properly. The basement does NOT have…
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Frost Protected Shallow Wood Foundations (Wood FPSF or Helical Pier grade beam)
A 18x24 addition project at which I am tasked at minimum site disturbance in order to protect existing landscape and plants, I've begun to seriously consider two options:1. Frost protected…
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Sealed Unvented Attic Moisture/Temperature Issues
New self-built home with unvented, conditioned attic space started becoming very humid. I added a dehumidifer and now it is becoming very hot in the space, therefore defeating the purpose…
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Questions regarding CI wall
Editing because after posting my primary question, I immediately saw prior discussions that answered it in the sidebar. But I still have 2 questions (CZ2 Tucson AZ):1) There's no need…
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Options for removing an unused chimney?
I know it's best to remove our unused chimney because(a) We lose conditioned air.(b) Vent fans cause backdrafts.(c) It's a huge thermal bridge.I think my options are:(1) Remove the exposed…
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wall assembly update when re-siding a 1957 split level near Philadelphia PA
Hello,I am looking to re-side my split level house located near Philadelphia PA in the next few years and am looking for advice on how to improve the wall assembly…
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Experience / evaluation of GMX Thermal Drain?
Our builder proposed GMX Thermal Drain for below-ground foundation insulation. Thermal Drain appears to be softer and more flexible than ComforBoard 80 or rigid foam. The builder want to use…
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Is there a risk of mini split line sets sweating / condensing when run through an attic?
(1) Should I be concerned about sweating / condensing of insulated mini split line sets buried in loose cellulose insulation run through an attic? An attic is the last place…
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Minimum Thickness of Timber HP on Exterior of 2×6 Walls
Hey There, Fellow Tradespeople! I’m planning a wall system for a renovation project that will likely be (from inside out), 1/2” drywall, Intello Plus Smart Vapor Retarder, 2x6 studs with dense…
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Barrel Vault Ceiling More Economical Than Flat ?
Looking at framing a room with 23' clear span and 30' long as a great room, it seems that even with only drywall ceiling and attic insulation as loads, the…