Green Building Techniques
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Building Envelope Details – Los Angeles & Orange County California 3B Climate
Good afternoon all,Can anyone direct me to good information on detailing envelopes and foundations for climate zone 3b? Thanks
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Top Method for Bringing Makeup Air Technologies
So we have a 500 CFM vent hood going into a “pretty good” home , old construction climate 6b.clean water is becoming more urgent ....
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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…