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ERV Troubleshooting – UltimateAir DX200
I built my house about 4 years ago and within a year both my UltimateAir DX200s stopped working and UltimateAir went out of business. See this thread:https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/ultimateair-contactI've finally got around…
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Capillary break between concrete wall & PT window buck
My foundation contractor is going to leave the pressure treated lumber in the wall that was used to create the rough opening for the basement windows. Question is, should I…
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Designing a pretty good homestead outbuilding/detached garage
OK lot’s to say. I am trying to make progress with figuring out our garage design because the house is coming along and we do really need an outbuilding. It…
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Pressure drop in roof exhaust vent
Planning the ERV install in my conditioned attic, there is only room on the gable end for a single vent, for the intake, and I will be having an exhaust…
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Question about how to leverage good building practices in development deals
I have a question about how to influence better building practices in affordable housing. As a volunteer, I serve on a board of directors at the Yampa Valley Housing Authority; this is a quasi-governmental…
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European door sill extension
Hello all,Im ordering some Schuco windows and doors from performance building supply. Im wondering how other people have detailed the sill extension on these kinds of doors. I would like…
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Insulation Contractor in LA/Ventura who can work w/ Rockwool, cork, wood fiber batt
Can anyone recommend any insulation contractors in LA/Ventura County who are willing and able to work with TimberHP wood batt for wall insulation and Rockwool, Thermacork for unvented cathedral roof…
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Will this assembly give me vapor issues?
Hello GBA community, Finishing an unfinished loft and garage and want to make sure I don't create any vapor issues. Both will be heated and cooled with a mini split.…
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How to get rid of musty smell on inside of sheathing after leak has been eliminated
I'm working on a project in a crawl space. Huge thanks to Malcom for advice in another thread on how I might add additional insulation.However, I am now facing an…
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Air Barrier Integrity with Penetrating Fasteners
Hi all, to my understanding nailbase roof exterior insulation manufacturers allow (in some instances insist) installing the nailbase fasteners directly to the plywood roof deck, with the screws driven ¾”…