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Hardwood Flooring Vapor Retarders
Hi all-given this crowd tends to be very knowledgeable about vapor retarders and such, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association) requirements to put…
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choosing drain plain material or no drain plain at all
I have a problem about a decision. houston tx, 16 foot tall wall 2×6 studs with Dense pack cellulose or open cell SPF, 1/2 plywood, ccw-705 P+S vapor closed, (probably should have…
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Drying to the Interior vs. Exterior
I thought I read just about every GBA article and comment, and Lstbiburek's articles and Builder's Guide Cold Climate, until I just read Martin Holladay's GBA article "How to insulate…
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Vapor Condensation With Cut-and-Cobble Insulation
Cut and cobble 1 inch polypro eps between 2x4 studs with gap between poly and osb and gap between poly and drywall with no other insulation do you think I'll…
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No ceiling/roof penetrations, can I vent out side walls?
Zone 7, 10k in Colorado Rockies, 150sqf snow load. Standing seam roof. Due to problems air sealing and snow/ice pressure, I would like to eliminate all ceiling and roof penetrations…
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I Could Really Use Some Help With A Spray Foam Question
I’m hoping to get advice on filling framing cavities with either open cell or closed cell spray foam. I have 4 framing corner cavities measuring 3 1/2 x 1 1/2…
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Help PLEASE! How to fix or vent moldy/damp attic
Firstly, thank you to folks like Martin, and Peter who have wrote numerous different articles about attics, venting, and mold. I'm writing because after hours of reading, and hearing recommendations…
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Looking for the best route (complete the condition attic or fix the venting issues)
In a 1979 home in the Houston area. They installed open cell foam on the rafters without removing the blown insulation.Issues:1- They installed open cell foam (3in -4.5in) on the…
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Vapor/Air Barrier for Open-Cell Spray Foam, Insulation Board, and Stucco Assembly
Question regarding proper use of vapor barrier and air barrier in residential construction 40iles form the gulf of Mexico. wished I am not familiar with correct use of insulation board.…
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Opinion on LG HVAC Systems
Wanted to get some feedback on LG HVAC Systems. Specifically I am building a new 2700 SF 2 sty home on the Delaware Coast. I am installing a small forced…
