Green Homes News

A Passive House retrofit shows how airtightness, triple-pane glazing, and balanced ERV ventilation deliver cleaner air, steadier comfort, and resilience

In my ongoing “pretty good home” upgrade, I’m turning my attention to the basement walls — a mix of half- and full-height CMU. I’m in Climate Zone 7, so part…

Hello, I'm insulating my basement walls, and I'm aiming for at least R-21. I'd prefer to minimize foam usage, so I was wondering what the minimum thickness of foil faced…

Our non-profit is building a bunkhouse that is 3300 square feet. We are in Mentone, Alabama. Climate zone 3A. The exterior wall detail that we are planning is OSB, Prosoco…

Extended loan terms are meant to address America’s affordability crisis, but does this mis-diagnose the real problem?

IceeHot Air, found at https://iceehotair.com/, delivers fast and reliable Heating Repair Corona CA solutions for homeowners and businesses seeking expert HVAC services backed by quality workmanship and trusted local support.

A few years ago I replaced my trunk and branch polybutylene supply with pex, using a site built rectangular manifold, per a FH article.At the same time I added a…

Hi Folks,I'm planning to build a 2000 sqft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath ranch home,  Zone 6, central Maine. I will be following all 2021 IRC and IECC codes including the…

HelloI am at a Michigan crossroad and need to decide stop for the winter or keep moving. My wife and I are doing the work ourselves and I have some…

Lumber up, diesel down—now what? Use a Remodeling Goods Index to translate commodity swings into clearer estimates.

This is probably an easy one.Why is a vapor diffusion port prescribed for CZ 1-3 and not colder climates? It makes more sense based on my limited understanding to see…

I know this is the green building forum so the obvious answer is tile is a greener material. However in terms of indoor air quality, mold and maintenance free material…

I can't put off insulating my basement office for another winter, and I want to make sure I am setting myself up for success. My biggest question is if there…

Metal roof is 10 years old with sealed seams. Velux curb mounted roof windows replaced Andersen roof windows 2 years ago on a 12/12 pitch roof and continue to leak.…

Hi folks,We are doing a major rot remediation project. The house has a 4" masonry shelf that was used to support a stone veneer. The veneer had to be removed…

I have a site related to real state and other building related i want to rank it through seo and get organic traffic can any one help me which is…

Hi all, I recently posted some questions about replacing windows and siding in our 1950s split level here: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/replacing-windows-and-siding-best-technique-for-energy-efficiency As part of that project, we have an opportunity to redesign our attic…

We are really hoping  someone can offer some help in identifying the cause of condensation under our vapor barrier (we can see it in the visible parts that are wrapped…

Lp flameblock with zip system Any thoughts?

As part of my deep dive on options for my planned detached garage I have been looking into various truss designs.  I have settled on a raised heel truss to…