Plans Review- Page 13 of 21
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Zone 7 (Saskatchewan) — new four-season garage / workshop
Apologies if this has been asked before, I have read a lot of similar designs but have not found someone using this same assembly in a very cold climate. Here…
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Wall and cathedral ceiling assemblies
I am trying to finalize my assemblies for my Passive House and would like to solicit some feedback at this point. The project is located in NJ in zone 4a,…
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Wall stack for climate zone (4)
I'm going to be building a new house in Tennessee, climate zone (4). The local codes use 2012 IBC but call for the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code. I have…
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Is this my best foundation choice?
First off, Green Building Advisor has been invaluable in my research to design my future home and have found it well worth the membership cost. So thank you, to all…
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How would you spend $40,000?
Hi GreenBuildingAdvisor community - I've been reading off and on for the past 12 months as we gear up to build our home. It's simulatneously depressing and empowering to read…
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Conditioning an existing attic in a 1900s Queen Anne wooden home
conditioning an existing attic in a 1900s queen Anne wooden home. Location: coastal South Carolina Facts: two story wooden home built 1901 attic dominations: 22'x46'x(10'at peak of roof) planed usable…
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Solar glazing
With all of the excellent advice I've been given, I decided to join GBA today to show my appreciation and support. In my opinion, the value I've gathered thus far…
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Separating R-value at site/retaining wall
I'm working on a sloping site and trying to figure out the best way to deal with site wall/earth berming. The goal is to have driveway/ped access at level 1…
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Furring strip inside of exterior foam or nailbase Zip sheathing?
I am working on a home envelope renovation in climate zone 7 and we are trying to add insulation to existing exterior walls. As shown in sketch, existing exterior walls…
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Ideas for this floorplan
Hi all! I'm new to the site here and was hoping to gather some feedback, or to change my plan altogether. I'd like to build a ranch on a basement…