Green Building Techniques
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Header block vapor barrier termination
Is there a good detail or is it not worth worrying about how the vapor barrier terminates at a header block?
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Flange connection between wall and ceiling air barrier without strapping on the ceiling
Hello, I am planning to use the commonly mentioned method which places a flange on top of my exterior walls to connect the exterior sheathing to the interior drywall at…
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Detailing holes through a double-stud wall
Hello everyone, I've been lurking for a while after I've bought and read PGH.I finally jumped in and decided to go for a PGH in Quebec/Canada, CZ 6.My GC and…
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Underground Roof Depth Clarification
Hello GBA,My house sits on a slope with one long side of the house within 6ft of a hillside that just piles on the water... perhaps not surprisingly the basement…
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Cutting and installing EPS tips
I have about 350 sheets of EPS, 1”, 2”, and 3” that I’ll be installing below grade in a few weeks. It’s all 15psi for what it’s worth. Is the…
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Drainage plane between exterior insulation layers?
Hello! Have a question on drainage planes when using multiple layers of exterior foam insulation. Would you recommend doing a textured drainage plane on the face of the sheathing AND…
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Eco-Friendly Approach Home Security in Florida
In today's world, balancing home security with environmental responsibility is increasingly important. Thanks to advances in technology and a shift towards sustainable practices, it's possible to achieve both. This article…
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Improve this basement structural detail
Hi all, Wanted to get your opinion on this detail. How would you improve it? For example, what are your top three favorite waterproofing methods? What brands do you love? Add insulation at…
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Cut-and-cobble polyiso in 40+ year-old cathedral ceiling?
SUMMARY: Is cutting-and-cobbling polyiso into an unvented cathedral ceiling in CZ-2 (hot/humid) safe (re: condensation/rot under decking), if the decking has lasted 43 years with no decking rot, fiberglass batts…
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Bet You Will Think this ADU Was Misguided
https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2024/03/05/energy-efficient-net-zero-adu/She used spray foam inside the walls in addition to zip-type framing... and spent 200,000 to build a 600 sq ft apartment over a two-car garage.