Plans Review
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Is this buildable and can it be green?
I am working on putting together the initial design concept for a 2nd home we will build in Northern Michigan. We built our current home as a custom build, but…
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ERV ducting
Can anyone tell me if the supply duct design is optimal for this ERV install? The wye seems to limit airflow to the 45 degrees elbow compared to splitting it…
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Insulating a Cathedral Ceiling
I have a newly constructed space with 2x8 16" OC Vaulted (cathedral) ceiling. Roughly 10'x14' (it's small) The room also has 2x6 wall construction.. with lots of windows so i…
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Wall Assembly Critique
Hello everyone, my name is Chris and I’m starting a new build just outside of Toronto, Canada. I’m pretty much in the same climate zone as Detroit. My house will be…
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seeking floor plan feedback (old house renovation)
[EDIT 11/02: clarified title, and to add PNG image previews]We are renovating an early 1800s timberframe in Zone 6 (Vermont). Approximately 28'x35' and a raised Cape, so 1000 sq ft…
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Tiny House Roof Assembly
First time builder Evan here, putting my sheathing up this week. Yahoo! Would love help solidifying my roof assembly for next week. Tiny cabin, 80 square feet (8x10) Vermont, Zone…
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Troubleshooting Tiny House on a Budget
Evan here with my first build EVER! Two weeks ago I didn’t know what OSB, flashing, joist hangers, thermal bridging, ISO/XPS/EPS, Rockwool, drainage planes, or really any of the things…
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Metal roof in danger?
I've been fanatic on the details for my retro wall insulation of my home. And I just realised I've dropped the ball with the roof. I read a article or…
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Roof venting for an insulated workshop
I am working on designing an insulated workshop in northern Ohio, and I would like to work out the details. I want to insulate the inside of the roof to…
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Roof and wall detailing and barriers
Roof and wall detailingI’m in the process of designing my roof and wall assemblies in climate zone 6 for a small 400sq ft building. I had an original plan of…
