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I came across this article after reading about some issues with fly ash (it is harder to find with coal plants shutting down, and it is probably not good for…

I’m retrofitting an old building. It has solid brick walls (no insulation, no vapor barrier) and a slab on grade floor (no insulation, no vapor barrier). I want to insulate…

I have a second floor addition suspended over a deck. The ceiling has been spray foamed between the rafters so now I want to cover with T and G board.…

Out of stock everywhere.  What's the scoop on availability?

Hello all, Climate zone 6. Peeling back the layers on a balloon framed 1920s kitchen addition. Attic directly above and newer extension. Diagram in pictures. Looking for opinions for insulating and air…

A closer look at IECC Section R403.6.3 reveals that both whole-house and local exhaust ventilation systems must be tested and verified—despite ongoing confusion in the field.

Hi!I’m doing my first shed build with a family friend. We are on a tight time and budget crunch but I don’t want to create any long term issues being…

what is the general consensus ? Do I need tyvek /typar over rigid foam to be my WRB or a carefully taped rigid foam continuous insulation will suffice ?

Need some help to determine what a real fix looks like.  Contractor (for whatever reason) decided to rivet the metal roofing panels from the main structure to the flashing transition…

I have been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive sarcoma, which has dramatically altered my priorities for the next 5(?) years. I also have ME/CFS, which I suspect is being…

Oversized heating and cooling systems are common—but they come with real downsides, from poor humidity control to noisy operation and higher costs

So, as we dive deeper into high performance homes, the more you learn, the more you realize you dont know..Building a home now, goal is passive house, air control layer is…

I'm evaluating whether to put solar panels on my new workshop. I'd previously been eligible for an interest free loan, which made the proposition seem like a no-brainer. As it…

We have a gas range and because we do a lot of home cooking, purchased a range hood that would help make sure any fumes are taken out while cooking.…

The first in a multi-part series following a Kansas home built from salvaged materials, exploring how reuse, building science, and performance goals come together in practice.

It's been in the 50-60s, and my footers just got poured today. It's now going to get to 20 tonight, then warm back up and have no further temps below…

I am a (relatively) new homeowner in a 1920 single-family house in climate zone 4A. The AC unit is in the attic and was installed by the previous homeowner. The…

The devil is in the details, which the current Energy Department is decidedly light on

Hi All,New member here.  First a little background on myself.  I have been an HVAC contractor all my life so going on 35+ years now.  I run an honest heating and…

I'm looking to install something like an intelli balance in my partially finished basement. Older home built in the 70s.Does anyone have recommendations for installers in the Monmouth County, NJ…