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High-Quality Budget-Friendly Ventilation System
zone 4a. Pretty good 2 bedroom, 900 sq ft. house, ductless mini split. I am looking for a budget friendly ventilation solution, that is cheap to maintain, and either has,…
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Double wall window seals
I’m replacing windows in a 30 year old double wall house. The jambs were sealed at the interior wall with a gray sealant similar to Moretite gasket cord but softer/sticky…
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Sound transmission in strapped service cavity?
Has anyone experienced increased room-to-room sound transmission in a house with a strapped service cavity (either ceiling or wall), and no insulation in the service cavity?I am not facing this…
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Sub-Slab Assembly
Either I haven't looked hard enough or this idea is so bad that no one has brought it up. We have used a stem wall / slab foundation detail many times…
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Crawlspace Renovation design questions
Climate Zone 7A - on the shores of Lake Superior - Lutsen, MN. I'm working on a crawlspace renovation for a cabin build in the 50's as a part of an…
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Drainage Plane Between Exterior Foam Insulation and Sheathing
I'm getting ready to install 2" exterior polyiso over OSB sheathing for my small addition. I had not planned to install an additional drainage plane behind the polyiso, but this…
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Advice on how to properly air seal/insulate a covered patio ceiling
Hi All,Looking for some advice on a new construction build in Climate Zone 5. Attached is a picture of my covered patio with attic space above it. We plan on…
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ERV vs. Ventilating Dehumidifier
I live in Maryland and experience long, humid summers. I'm also interested in keeping my home ventilated with fresh air year round for a variety of reasons. Can a ventilating…
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Moisture sealing on top of stone foundation
I have an 1890s balloon framed 2 story hour. It has a basement, and the foundation is mortared stone. The rim joist and floor joists sit directly on the stone…
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Housing market- Long term
I often wonder where the housing market is going, particularly now that I have kids that will be looking to enter the housing market down the road.The story of recent…
