Plans Review
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Post-frame workshop retrofit
My goal is to create an energy-efficient woodworking shop by retrofitting an existing pole barn. The barn is the right size for my shop and is well sited on the…
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Would you be willing to trial our Whole Home Modeling Software?
Seeking Test Users of Home Energy Modeling SoftwareI work on the Product Team at Ekotrope. Ekotrope is the market leader in residential energy modeling software, and our home energy…
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Design Details for Stair and Ceiling
Switchback stair design + Vaulted ceiling Got the final set of plans back from the designer and they look pretty good - he implemented everything we wanted including lots of…
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Radiant Floor and Heat Pump Capacity
How many radiant floor runs on a single manifold? I have been installing radiant tubing in the floor joists of a modular home that we built over a full basement. …
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Tandem garage with morning sunlight in dining room/kitchen or Double garage without morning light during winter? What would you choose?
Hello,I am trying to finalize the design for a new house in the Washington DC area (zone 4a). The drawings are preliminary so details will change but my fundamental dilemma…
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Plan Review – Zone 5a, ~800sqft
Hello everyone, I am here for a general plan review and a specific roof question. The county has approved my plans, but I think you all might have a more…
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Revised Floor Plan Feedback
Hello everyone!A few months ago I posted an early draft floor plan and you all had lots of wonderful feedback. I'd like to thank everyone, especially rockies63 and Malcolm Taylor…
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Patio over Living Space — thermal break and insulation
Hello! Many thanks to all of the amazing community members here. Our current plans have a small patio off of the master on the South East side of the house. However,…
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Floor Plan Feedback
We're building a single family home in Sacramento, CA, zone 3B. PGH inspired. We have an architect but would love to hear feedback from you knowledgeable folks. A few notes that…
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Stairs for Walk-Out Basement
Hello GBA, I'm working on a plan with a walk-out basement and am unsure where best to locate the stairs. It seems to me there are usability, structural and mechanical…