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Henry Blueskin Concerns
Hello, we are about to begin frame on a build in Vermont zone 6B and I am having some concerns with the WRB we have chosen to proceed with (Henry…
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DIY minisplit in 2023
Someone just bumped this thread from 2018 on DIY minisplits: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/diy-mini-split-adviceso I thought it might be good to start a new thread to see what's out there now and what's changed. So…
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SA WRB brand preference
Hi All,I’m building a new house in CZ 6a. Using 2x6 walls with dense packed cellulose and 3” foil face Polyiso on the exterior, I’m trying to balance performance with…
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Which primer to block musty wood smell – ECOS is so pricey
Hi all!I'm extremely sensitive to mold and chemicals and as I'm finishing our basement I've been told to paint all the subfloor, joists, beams, etc. with a water-based primer to…
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Adhesion of SMP adhesives like Prosoco Joint & Seam on painted wood?
I am planning to use Prosoco Joint & Seam to seal up some gaps in sheathing after applying an elastomeric acrylic lead-paint encapsulation product. Basically, I'm curious if anyone has…
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best solution for sweating ducts in semi-conditioned basement
What's the best insulation solution for rigid metal ducts that are sweating in an old semi-finished basement?I am in the process of convincing the homeowner to spend the money in…
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Blown cellulose full of shredded plastic
Hello,Building what I think will be a better than a good enough house. Frankly got a lot of help reading here and Allison Bailes. Thank you.House in Zone 3 southern…
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feedback on Vermak windows (GEALAN Linear)
Looking at different window packages for a future homebuild and have quotations from EAS (Schuco), Seemly, Zola and Euroline currently. Does anyone have any experience with Vermak USA and the…
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Is Loctite Pro spray foam truly “fire rated” for outlet boxes?
I'm sorry if I'm asking you to bite the hand that feeds you, but I just got email marketing from GBA about Loctite Gaps & Cracks Foam which claims to…
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Updated ERV Recommendations on New Build?
I am nearing the start of my home construction on family property and would appreciate updated recommendations on ERV?Our home is going to be around 3,600 square feet with a…