Plans Review- Page 6 of 21
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Troubleshooting Tiny House on a Budget
Evan here with my first build EVER! Two weeks ago I didn’t know what OSB, flashing, joist hangers, thermal bridging, ISO/XPS/EPS, Rockwool, drainage planes, or really any of the things…
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Metal roof in danger?
I've been fanatic on the details for my retro wall insulation of my home. And I just realised I've dropped the ball with the roof. I read a article or…
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Roof venting for an insulated workshop
I am working on designing an insulated workshop in northern Ohio, and I would like to work out the details. I want to insulate the inside of the roof to…
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Roof and wall detailing and barriers
Roof and wall detailingI’m in the process of designing my roof and wall assemblies in climate zone 6 for a small 400sq ft building. I had an original plan of…
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Tiny house on wheels with exterior XPS assembly
I’m in the process of building a tiny house on wheels in zone 6 in BC.Just wanted to clarify our wall, roof and floor assemblies for this particular zone. Walls from…
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There just isnt a easy answer that covers zone 6a wall retro fits, is there?
I'm newer to GBA as well as newer to the whole subject of air sealing, insulation, etc.. Forgive my lack of understanding but I am surprised that there isnt all…
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How’s my cabin build approach?
Hi, I'm still in the planning stage of my cabin build and wanted to get some thoughts from the green building community on where I can improve my design, save…
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New house construction – Minneapolis, MN
I am getting close to finalizing the plans for our new single-family house construction on a typical urban lot in Minneapolis, MN (climate zone 6A) and would appreciate some input…
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Retrofit caulk/tape seal exterior gap between sheathing and foundation
1910 Zone 5 balloon frame 2.5 story home. Looking for advice. We plan to have dense pack cellulose blown in spring when temps raise so we can safely remove vinyl siding…
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WRB decision for cold weather situation
I'm doing a full gut/rehab on a 1950's cape cod 1.5 story house in Nova Scotia, Canada this winter. I want to run my plan by you all to make…