Plans Review- Page 3 of 17
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ZERH construction detail questions
I am a homeowner/builder who is planning to build a certified ZERH [Zero Energy Ready House] in the next few months (breaking ground in late July/early August) in Dallas (CZ3A…
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New construction: exterior walls
Hello, first time builder and avid researcher and want to build my house "right". We are building our home in Minneapolis MN and we believe have signed up a trusted…
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Getting better roof insulation
I am 8 months into owning my first house and what a disaster it has been. The house is located in NH, climate zone 6. It was built in 2009…
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Foam insulation around foundation with above-grade vapor barrier
I am buying a house and at the base of the house is a thick gray rubber/plastic covering. I’m being told it is a vapor barrier to protect the foam…
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Broken Links here: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/cad/detail/building-plans-for-the-energy-star-thermal-bypass-checklist
Please review links on this page. Please fix breaks. Thanks.https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/cad/detail/building-plans-for-the-energy-star-thermal-bypass-checklist
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Built it Green Consultant
Hello all, I am doing a home remodeling and I need a Built it Green Consultant to review my plans for final approval. I am in San Jose California area.…
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House heating – new construction
We are building a 2 level house in Nova Scotia, Canada, Zone 6. Each level is 1000 sq feet. The first level is a walkout basement (2 bedrooms, bathroom, laundry…
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Has anyone built a south-facing roof on a building that’s 45 degrees off?
I have the opportunity to add an attached garage to my house, and I'd like to provide a plaftform for solar PV on the roof (Zone 5, NW Ohio). The…
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Attic and roof stack
Does this seem like it will work? Austin TX, Climate Zone 2A. From inside to outside. Air barrier at the interior ceilings. Drywall (or lath and plaster ceilings) Blown-in Cellulose…
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2×6 stem wall detail options
Hello everyone, I'm in the early stages of designing my future home and ran into a situation where I'm looking for some input. I'm wondering what the best option for…
