Pretty Good House- Page 3 of 3
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Creating a Thermal Break
Hello again! After some time and lots of work since my last post, I'm writing again to request input from the GBA community. This is for a PGH building envelope…
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Calculating Heating Loads: EnergyPlus vs. Manual J
Hello, Background: I am trying to model the heating and cooling loads for my future home using EnergyPlus. I want to investigate different building construction methods and window options that…
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Pretty Good House R-Values
My rater used REM/Rate modeling software to model my future net zero house and help choosing the insulation. He concluded that with the current cost of solar panels the most…
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Taping mudsill to foundation to seal existing home
Hi, I'd like to avoid spraying closed cell foam to seal the seam between mudsill and foundation as well as rim joist to mudsill in an existing home in climate…
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Building Envelope Design for Pretty Good House
Hello! I’m a new member of GBA but have read through the site in depth, listen to BS&Beer podcasts, etc. I could really use input from the GBA community about…
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Home renovation and remodeling in Naperville
Berno Renovations is well known for home renovation in Hinsdale. We provide our clients top-of-the-line services that cater to their specific project needs and management requirements, all at competitive prices.…
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Odor from Sealed Crawlspace
I'll try to be concise. I'd hoped not to have to ask for help but I'm out of ideas. The house is 75 years old, pier and beam, climate zone…
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Misc. Questions on New Build
Hi there, I'm Sean. I'm building a new home in Climate Zone 6B, North Idaho. Single level with bonus over garage, 2850sf finished with a 468sf unfinished basement under part,…