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Will my roof sag if my exterior roof insulation is too think? Rockwool (comfort board 80) & 5/8″ Zip Sheathing
We are trying to figure out how thick we can go with our exterior roof insulation and not have our roof sheathing sag (from compression of the rockwool). We are…
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Source for GPS foam board in the Northeast?
Looking to buy quite a bit of GPS foam board for a rennovation, but haven't been able to find a local supplier. This is suburban NYC, Rockland County. Any suggestions…
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AC/Heat Pump through the wall units
I'm replacing some old AC units in my house that are the "Through the Wall" type with something like this: https://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/WHT12A33A.htmlIsn't a through the wall AC/Heat Pump essentially the same…
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Electric Boiler for Radiant
2400sqft home with radiant heated floors in Southern Ontario and wanting to go all electric for the "boiler". I have looked at air to water heat pumps, but would prefer…
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HempWood as a flooring material
We are about 1/3 into the build of our downsize home in TN and are researching flooring materials for our approx 2000 Sq Ft home. We have family with allergies…
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Any experience with Flex Membrane roofing?
Replacing an old torch down 1:12 roof. Most contractors that have bid have offered EPDM or torch down. (EPDM was my initial plan)However, one reputable roofer only works with a…
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open joint cladding options in North America
There aren't many options for nice open joint cladding if you want to avoid an exotic hardwood that requires maintenance. The composite ones, like what you'd use on a deck,…
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How to
How to keep T1-11 from turning gray without painting.
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Is rubberwood used for butcherblock ever pressure treated with borate or boric acid?
My builder got me a rubberwood butcherblock countertop to complement my flooring. Do you know if rubberwood used as countertop wood has been pressure-treated with borate or boric acid? (I've…
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Codelco door or…
Hi! Looking to replace simple leaky exterior side door with something more secure and airtight to complement the Zola window/doors elsewhere in this super-insulated house. Looked at Codelco doors. Already read…