Plans Review
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Help with detail for Basement Sill/Rim Joist/Building Shell intersection
NW Arkansas, Zone 4a, Mixed HumidSo this would have been fairly straightforward, but the concrete plans changed and now I have to adjust. 4" of foam and veneer got added…
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Exterior insulation details for a first floor walls in combination with a superior XI foundation and brick ledge
Hello, Putting the final plans together with my builder in SE Michigan, energy zone 5a. Single family residence with one side walkout basement. 3 sides foundation walls in the basement will…
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Designing a new attic for 1850’s farmhouse — feedback appreciated!
I recently purchased a fully gutted ~1850's brick farmhouse with a new steel roof, and I'm getting ready to start rebuilding. I'm in central Pennsylvania (Zone 5A), the walls are…
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ROAST/REVIEW A DESIGN
Would anyone be interested in providing feedback for a house design I'm contemplating building in the near future?The goal is to design/build a cost effective, energy efficient, low maintenance, and…
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Insulating Garage under Roof
Hello, I was hoping to get some feedback before jumping in to this.I would like to insulate my 2-car garage, and I think my requirements slightly more unique than a…
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ICF Foundation Wall
I know that none of you are structural engineers but has anyone used ICF taper top forms before? Are they designed to carry the same loads and the center core…
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Early stages of design – Thoughts
I am in the design process of my house build in Maine. I am trying to build something I can stay in for 20+ years. Here are the early stages of…
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Cabin Pier Floor System
Hi all,I am helping a friend design some details for a 16'x12' shed-roofed cabin in Northern MA (Climate Zone 5A). He is planning to do it half-DIY, and sub out…
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Post-frame workshop retrofit
My goal is to create an energy-efficient woodworking shop by retrofitting an existing pole barn. The barn is the right size for my shop and is well sited on the…
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Would you be willing to trial our Whole Home Modeling Software?
Seeking Test Users of Home Energy Modeling SoftwareI work on the Product Team at Ekotrope. Ekotrope is the market leader in residential energy modeling software, and our home energy…