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Spray foam surface temperatures
Hi,I’m finally fixing this:https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/untangling-roof-insulation-goofAs I’ve posted in the past I’m very weary of spray foam. I’m warming up to it though. Unfortunately the weather is not. I am on a time budget…
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Can anyone recommend a great quality windows that aren’t 1000$ for a 30×48
I’m looking at windows for my new home build and I e called alpen and Pella so far. Alpen are amazing wi does but at 1000$ for a 30x48 I…
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Open Cell Foam Roof Vapor Retarder
Martin and friends: Can you give an update on the issue of vapor retarder coatings for unvented open cell foam roofs, per IRC 2015 806.5.4 where the builder does not…
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Sediment tank
My city (Washington, DC) now requires all construction sites that are disturbing the earth to have sedimentation tanks, so that if an excavation needs to be pumped out the sediment…
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Range Hood Question Update / Seeking Product Recommendations
I tried my luck last week on the topic of HRV/ERV in a Northern climate (https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/northern-climate-hrv-recommendations), and the forum of GBA was exceptionally helpful. Let's try round 2. Since the…
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Heat Pump Sanity Check – Empirical load versus NEEP tables
TL;DR; - I would value a gut check about whether I am correctly/realistically interpreting the output I can expect from a given heat pump at a given temperature based on…
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Heat-Pump Water Heater Recommendation
The Nyle Geyser C-8 has been delayed another 6 months the last time I checked in Dec. Does anyone know of another device that is similar to this unit that…
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The Building Science Project
Excellent podcast on high performance windows:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-looking-glass-of-high-performance-windows/id999167292?i=1000492283484
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rheem heat pump water heater usage data without internet ?
Hello,Does anyone know if it is possible to get electric usage data from a Rheem Performance Platinum Series Hybrid Electric Water Heater without internet access? I would be willing to…
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Opinions on Kebony Wood for Exterior Deck
Hi all. I'm looking to replace deck boards on an existing deck structure and have been looking at various materials. Kebony came across my radar and I was wondering if…
