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Closed-cell spray foam versus dense-packed cellulose – Noise control in a PassivHaus
This is a comment rather than a question. In our pre-certified PassivHaus in northern NJ, we have 10-inches of densepack cellulose and 2-inches EPS in the walls, and 10-inches of…
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Retrofitting new wall inside existing frame
I have an interesting challenge in my 1941 1500SQFT energy retrofit in Minneapolis (Zone 6-7). I want to maximize realistic R-value while preserving the existing siding and sheathing, which we…
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US triple pane with uncoated glass?
I've been thinking that for the shaded south side of my Minneapolis home, triple panes with no Low-E coating might be best. I'm looking for a US made window that's…
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How to protect a shallow monolithic footer during winter construction, zone 5
We have a Passive House design, which includes a shallow and 1'4'' wide mono footer. 4'' floating slab has 12'' deep thickened edges. 12'' under the slab are insulated. There…
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How to handle SE/SW orientation? And any experiences with Richlin windows?
I'm planning a not-quite almost-passive retrofit to a 1,400 sq. ft. 1-1/2 story Cape Cod in Minneapolis (shooting for R-40 walls & R-50-80 roof). I'm looking for a US window…
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American-made Passivhaus-certified windows
Hello All,
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The Passive House Alliance Vermont chapter would like to invite you to attend the 2nd Annual 2014 Passive House Symposium.
The Passive House Alliance Vermont chapter would like to invite you to attend the 2nd Annual 2014 Passive House Symposium. The one day event will be held at Vermont Technical…
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Blower door test cost
Not including the cost of the blower door test itself, I am looking for a ROM materials and labor cost per ft-2 to seal up a conventional 2 x 4…
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Composting toilet in a Passive House?
This is probably only a hypothetical question as I doubt I could talk my wife into a composting toilet but…If we have a tight home with balanced ventilation, and if…
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Another Hole(s) in the… Wall
My Northern zone 5a home can't be a Passive House (PH) because it was built in the 50's. But I'd guess that imitating PH practices where possible as projects are…