forum ettique
Greetings,
New member here. I just wanted to ask about etiquette on this forum before I start into the questions.
I’m an owner/builder planning to build my own house in Asheville, NC. I’ve acted as GC for an art studio and a small home construction and done most aspects of construction except licensed trades myself at least a few times on those and other projects. So I have some experience, but am not a professional. One of the main guides I’m using for the details of this project is Builder’s Guide to Mixed Humid Climates by Dr. Joseph Lstiburek.
I have the house mostly designed, but I have a number of questions about various assembly details as well as some whole house system questions and I’m wondering if its better to keep posts to a limited number and scope of questions rather than long list. Though in someways it seems better to present the entirety of my project and the various points where I am confused or uncertain.
Also, I’m wondering if its better to try and find existing, similar threads and ask questions in those threads to keep things in topics.
Thanks for the guidance for this excellent resource.
Eric
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"Also, I’m wondering if its better to try and find existing, similar threads and ask questions in those threads to keep things in topics."
Definitely don't do that. Starting a new thread will get you more and better answers.
My preference in general is for one question, one thread.
Thank, I appreciate the response.
Eric,
As DC said, you will get a better response if you start your own thread and use it to address one specific question. But the Q&A archive has a huge amount of useful knowledge, and a lot of questions we see have been dealt with over and over. It's always worth searching the site before posing a question.
That makes sense, thank you.
I'd first try a search of the archives, which might get you some good answers quickly. If you don't see what you need there, or if you just want additional clarification, feel free to post a new thread (and reference the old one if you're asking for clarification of something previously posted). Everyone his pretty friendly here, so no one will jump on you for asking questions in a reasonable way.
Bill
Great. Thank you for the response.
Eric
I'm in a similar scenario, but halfway through my build. I search as much as I can, but the search function is limited. I use the Google trick as well.
One question one thread is a lot easier for future referencing.
That makes sense. Thank you for the response.
Eric
Hello from Charlotte, and welcome.