Plans Review- Page 5 of 21
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To Vent or Not to Vent a Low-Slope Roof
Long time reader first time question asker. I've really benefited a lot from reading these forums! I'm working in climate zone 5. Here's the question. Design calls for a low…
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Slab on Grade Capillary Break
I'm under construction on a slab on grade project with traditional frost footings at a 4' depth. Below is the detailed drawing. We have a capillary break between the footing and foundation…
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Design consideration for ICF and wall/roof holes for vents/electrical/etc
Greetings.I will be building an ICF house, and am shocked at the typical number of holes in the exterior walls of houses and on the roof for vents, electrical, plumbing…
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Vented attic insulation detail
I asked about a 2 component attic insulation package with storage space in between a few weeks ago and was thoroughly dissuaded from pursuing that design. We are doing a…
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Is this buildable and can it be green?
I am working on putting together the initial design concept for a 2nd home we will build in Northern Michigan. We built our current home as a custom build, but…
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ERV ducting
Can anyone tell me if the supply duct design is optimal for this ERV install? The wye seems to limit airflow to the 45 degrees elbow compared to splitting it…
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Insulating a Cathedral Ceiling
I have a newly constructed space with 2x8 16" OC Vaulted (cathedral) ceiling. Roughly 10'x14' (it's small) The room also has 2x6 wall construction.. with lots of windows so i…
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Wall Assembly Critique
Hello everyone, my name is Chris and I’m starting a new build just outside of Toronto, Canada. I’m pretty much in the same climate zone as Detroit. My house will be…
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seeking floor plan feedback (old house renovation)
[EDIT 11/02: clarified title, and to add PNG image previews]We are renovating an early 1800s timberframe in Zone 6 (Vermont). Approximately 28'x35' and a raised Cape, so 1000 sq ft…
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Tiny House Roof Assembly
First time builder Evan here, putting my sheathing up this week. Yahoo! Would love help solidifying my roof assembly for next week. Tiny cabin, 80 square feet (8x10) Vermont, Zone…