Green Building Techniques- Page 3 of 264
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Natural vs. Mechanical Ventilation
Hi, I've been reading quite a bit regarding air tight construction and the subsequent need for mechanical ventilation. One of the articles written many years ago "Are HRVs Cost-Effective?" surprised…
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Foam strips as furring for rain screen.
I'm looking at the different solutions to fasten 2" foam to zip sheathing and studs, followed by a rain screen and corrugated metal siding. I see that the most common practice…
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XPS Instead of Drywall
Hi, I'm remodeling an attic in a brick house. The outside is insulated with graphite EPS (4" thick). I'd like to add an inch of XPS boards on the inside…
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Keeping polyiso dry during construction
I know that polyiso absorbs water. How do people keep it dry during construction when it is used for exterior sheathing? I'm thinking about the time between when it gets…
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Moisture Control in Unvented Attic
I have moisture and mold in my attics. I’ve tested some solutions and they made the problem worse. I’m perplexed and would welcome some good advice. Situation: 1941 homePortland Oregon1.5 stories…
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How to insulate a steel beam
I am self building towards a passiv house standard. I have a 6m triple glazed patio door and a steel beam over (likely to be an rsj). How would you…
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Building a sliding patio door from scratch?
Does anybody build sliding patio doors from scratch or is that the domain of swinging doors only?I ask because I'm building a house with a 10ft-wide "moveable wall of glass"…
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Shiplap over open cell
I have a cathedral ceiling that I plan on installing primed Pine shiplap planking as my finish.The roof is constructed of 24" O.C. 2x4 scissor trusses with 5/8 OSB zip…
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DIY Blower Door Testing
Recently I saw a Matt Reisinger video where a builder has the house blower door tested, and it doesn't meet the target ACH50. The thrifty builder sets up his own…
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Drying both directions with Lime Plaster and Wood Fiber
Hey All!It's been a while since I bothered you with a question/discussion point...but we're getting closer on a project in the high desert of California...I've pegged it as a "Mixed…
