Pretty Good House
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Anyone use or have a source for European Doors
Anyone use https://europeantiltturnwindows.com/ as a supplier for doors? How is the quality, and customer service from this company?I'd love to hear any suggestions on European style doors.Recently, I received a…
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WRB suggestion that can stand exposure?
Reading about some of the peel and stick WRBs, many cannot be exposed for lengthy periods. As I plan for the start of a build this summer, making siding decisions…
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almost perfect wall?
hi- trying to plan (as it's being built!) a workable solution for my exterior walls. I'm in climate zone 3c ( wet/moist marine on the northern California coast). it's a 2x6…
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Prioritize Sustainability
https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/green-homesPrioritize Sustainability by Choosing Online Games
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Catskills PGH House : An Update + Questions
Hi all! It's been awhile and I'm posting with some updates and questions on my PGH build in the Catskills. It has been almost two years now, slow but steady,…
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Impervia Windows
Good afternoon!I'm a former framer and current project manager for my family's residential construction company in Massachusetts. We've been building mid-range to "luxury" custom homes for just shy of 100…
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Installation and trimming of finless replacement windows into RO
Hello everyone,I’m doing a gut renovate on a 100-year-old house in Zone 4.I have pulled out all the windows, in most cases to completely re-do rotted-out framing. The windows, of…
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Best and most affordable insulated daylight/walkout basement wall?
We are planning a new build and trying to decide on the best way to build our basement walls (walkout/daylight). I know there is the standard poured/cast -in-place wall, ICF's,…
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Can you feel the difference between R-15 vs R-25?
I have a drafty house built during the 1960’s. The siding was done 2 years ago. I am going to improve the insulation and was wondering, all other things being…
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What would you consider to be a “pretty good” window in CZ5?
I'm currently in the process of comparing window quotes for a new build in Southern Ontario (CZ5). What would folks consider to be "Pretty Good" target performance for this climate zone?…