Energy Efficiency and Durability
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Level of insulation and HVAC needed
Hey everyone, I have a legal caregiver cultivation operation going, and have recently started renovating my pole barn for this use. Currently, I have 2" of closed-cell spray foam on…
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Installing Exterior Foam Board on Some Walls But Not Others
I am having the house resided but wont be able to add a full 2 inches of foam board due to current window planes. I do have some walls that…
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Rebuilding a troublesome Micky Moused roof assembly
I've stumbled across a troubled 1960's chalet. Worse than carpenter ants, it's been attacked by an amateur carpenter!I'm contracted to replace the roof and add insulation in the process as…
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Recommendations for Dense-Pack Mineral Wool Provider
Providers are few. I'm looking for an outfit that services Eastern MA. Any suggestions appreciated. Cheers
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Maximizing R-Value for Roof Without Using Exterior Foam
I’m a homeowner building in a remote zone 5 location. My contractor, who is very good but also the only game in town, doesn’t have experience with installing rigid foam…
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Solar thermal rabbit hole
A friend's attempt to get natural gas to his contemporary house project ended without service. Climate zone 6. Meanwhile the radiant floor tubing is already installed. I thought perhaps now…
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Cellulose vs. Spray-Foam Insulation in Attic
Hello all - hoping for some some answers regarding attic insulation. I've read several of the articles here along with commentary which have all been helpful, but still questions linger...…
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HVAC Mini-Split Sizing
We are starting the process of a major remodel of our kitchen. As part of the process, we decided to improve the building envelope and install mini-split systems. It's a…
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Insulation upgrade
I built my home in 1995 and I insulated the walls with R22 glass batts between 2x6 studs and then 1 1/2" codebord around the perimeter outside. The house was…
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best option for space heating/DHW in the southwest
Hi, I've been digging through all of the articles on (dead)solar thermal, pv, heat pumps and feeling some analysis paralysis on choosing a green solution for space heating/DHW. My question…
