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Insulate attached garage that already has drywall
After a 2-year construction project elsewhere on the property, I'm excited to get my garage (which had become a staging area for tools/materials) organized and usable again. But before I…
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Book Recommendations on Drawing Floor Plans?
I am a carpenter by trade, and I'm trying to design and build my own high-performance home. I have a background in high-performance remodeling, additions, and new construction, and I've…
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Hickory Wood Flooring on Cement Slab
Hi All,We are replacing our carpet by installing Hickory wood flooring. We have heard so many thoughts on underlayment, etc. Should be put a vapor barrier? We live in Michigan,…
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LG water heater
Has anyone used the LG heat pump water heater and if so would you recommend it?
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Can you put ice and water shield over synthetic underlayment ?
A little over 5 years ago I had my roof replaced . The roofer salesman upsold me an ice and wind shield on the entire roof deck . When they…
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Ice and water shield used over synthetic underlayment, causing buckling five years later
A little over 5 years ago I had my roof replaced . The roofer salesman upsold me an ice and wind shield on the entire roof deck . When they…
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Can conduit rest on floor of crawl space?
I will be running 4/0 XHHW-2 wires from a metered pedestal with a main breaker through 2" PVC conduit under my footing and across a crawl space for roughly 30'…
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Roof Assembly Question: Foam Board Insulation Ok Directly Over Rafters/Purlins?
Hi,We are going to be building our home using an unconventional hybrid "Barndominium" type construction method that will use steel columns and trusses with wooden 2x6 girts and 2x10 purlins/rafters…
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Polyethylene pipe for ERV or HRV ducting
This is way outside the box, but I am not afraid to play the fool to obtain a good end. Comfotube is well over $2 a foot, it is made…
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Latest Science on Asphalt Roof Underlayment with spray foam under decking
Hello all,Getting ready to pull the trigger on some home energy upgrades and want to check with experts on products to use to ensure a durable outcome. Climate zone 5. Syracuse,…