Expert Exchange Q&A
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cleaning and sealing
Opting for sustainable cleaning solutions in modern commercial spaces is very quickly becoming a necessity.
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Shut off mini-split fan when setpoint is reached once a wired controller is installed?
I got a lot of help from this forum early in the summer in dealing with the poor performance of my Mitsubishi mini-split (1.5-ton, 18 SEER, single indoor air handler). …
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Mold inside cavity wall
Hi Folks: I hired a contractor to replace the siding of my house in NC (built 1985) and they should start next week. My residing plan includes adding 1/2 of…
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Overhang design and glazing choice for a “Sun Porch” with a LOT of wndows
1906 Foursquare style house that is getting 3" of GPS insulation, all new windows and siding (on furring strips for the main house). It's not far from the Canadian border,…
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Would you tape this flashing?
I have built a “monopoly framed” or “chainsaw retrofit” roof (depending on which side of the border you are on), so I have a continuous WRB/air barrier from the first…
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Best type of rigid foam for subfloor insulation, zone 5, Quietwalk above
Thank you everyone. Question; in climate zone 5 with cold, rainy/snowy winters and hot, dry summers, what type of sheet-insulation subfloor insulation (Polyiso, XPS, or EPS) has the least chance…
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DRIVING MYSELF INSANE ON TYPE OF INSULATION PLZ HELP
I am building a new house here in NW kansas (Zone 5a). My builder wants to do flash and batt Hybrid insulation on the 2x6 exterior walls. (Huntsman HFO PRO…
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Building Analysis
I think that I need a visit from an indoor air quality professional that can give me a whole house evaluation. Where do I find one and what, if any,…