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Hi all,Working on a mid century modern remodel project.Part of the remodel work is to widen all interior door openings for accessibility, but unfortunately with this, we will need to…

I have a gable vented attic and just got a new roof. My house is a cape cod from 1937. Been studying your building science articles for almost 2 years…

The importance of indoor humidity and why maintaining a balance is crucial for you and your home's health

Hi all, I’m starting the joist layout for our 2nd-floor wet room (with tub).  Currently the entire floor design is for 2x10 joists (these are already site-milled) 16” o.c.  I’m…

Looking for suggestions on a book(s) I can use for a Building Science course I will be teaching next Fall.Thank you all in advance!

 I’ve been thinking a lot about humidity. I live in a very humid place, Washington, DC.       It’s very common for people here to need a dehumidifier in addition to…

I'm working on a siding project this year to replace old Vinyl with wood siding from a local supplier. The house is a 1.5 story, built in the 1940s with…

An introduction into how integrated design is included in the construction process

Roots Analysis recently published a report on the global Multiomics Market growth. With a focus on historical trends, current developments, and future projections, it offers a data-rich foundation for decision-makers, industry participants,…

I am building a cabin with 2 small bedrooms in Maine with design loads of about 3k each.  A slim duct system seemed like the way to go.But it appears…

I've attached an image of my plan for sheathing/siding my garage, and want to double check that I'm on the right track. Climate 4C (Portland, OR).Bottom of Wall shows my…

My newly-purchased home has a weird construction detail: the front porch goes over the crawlspace.  Before purchase, we were made aware that the previous waterproofing under the concrete had failed, so…

HEY! Anybody out there tried to have one of the AI programs generateall or most of the design and plans for a home yet? Is AI sophisticatedenough to get it…

We are planning to build a small cabin in Maine. Upstairs will have two small bedrooms. A rough calculation shows that they will only need about 2K BTU each for…

How a retired couple in Lanesboro, MN, realized their “Forever Home”

I live somewhere with fairly mild summers and a well insulated house, and recently got new mini splits. I anticipate maybe using my mini splits a week or two at…

Mid-century houses used a "carpenter's gap" above the eave's fascia board for the lower attic vent. The asphalt shingles and starter course extend over it to direct rainwater into the…

A builder designing a Pretty Good House in Maine wants to know if a vapor-open wall with wood-fiber insulation the right approach—or are there better options?

We hope to put a concrete-free floating ply floor in our slightly below grade walkout basement. Our contractors are not experienced with this floor, and we would like to provide…

Climate zone 8, I would like to use 2 inch of ROXUL inside 4" closed cell spf and then 1"x6" tongue and groove board lumber in my cabin. Can anyone…