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For small 8x8 back deck replacement—which never had footings before—now designed according to code. (3) 15"W footings were poured. For at least the first one, Instead of the center being…

A theoretical question.The three modes of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.Those cheap silver emergency blankets claim to reflect 95% of body heat. I assume that's only the radiation part…

I'm about to install kitchen countertops made of Durasein, very similar to Corian, in Arctic White.  They will have one seam and drop edges that need adhesive.  The adhesives made…

Im going to install electric floor heat in my bathroom above a unfinished basement. There used to be two 3/4 inch woodfloors on top of each other, therefore I have…

Your contractor recommendations please! I’m helping out a friend/client with a house in Broomfield, CO. This is just northwest of Denver. I don’t live in the area but will be…

So we’re at the point in Attic renovation where we need to get the electrician to do all the wiring. There is already a mini split on one of the…

Clarifying the controversial vented attic insulation energy code

Image: https://imgur.com/a/KKkRYAQHello! I am in the process of renovating a 1960’s A-frame cabin in the Catskill Mountains, climate zone 5A. In the process of pulling down the 70’s style faux wood…

There is an issue with our plans for an upcoming garage build. It will be insulated and conditioned. It’s drawn like a slab on grade structure so the wall bottom…

The WRB instructions specify plastic cap fasteners. Is this requirement n/a if I'm strapping the WRB with 1x3? It seems actually counterproductive, because the caps will prevent a tight fir…

Learn about best practices for window and door installation from the experts.

I have a project that I wish to do the correct/best practices way and trying to find a contractor who understands how to correctly install continuous exterior insulation is seemingly…

Morning, new to the forum here! I tried to post an attachment but had some issues. Question regarding how our contractor executed our additional rigid foam insulation. I have concerns with…

Water (and air) management on the exterior of a building requires a plan!

“What are the most effective ways to ensure workplace safety while working from home, how can individuals set up a safe and ergonomic home office, what common household hazards should…

My new basement ADU stackup looks like this:Finish floorEPS mats with radiant heat pipes embedded (Roth American)3/4" OSB subfloor1" Polyiso (taped seams)ConcreteI currently have LVP spec'd for the finish floor…

Do I need to air seal and insulate this exposed area between rafters on top of wall (picture 1) and if so, which insulation should I use (leaving an air…

Hi,I have a question regarding moisture and concrete slab pour.We were all set to pour a 30' x 40' slab (within a stem wall area) when a severe weather warning…

Project in New Jersey, Cimate Zone 4a and 5a.Our Structural Engineer has proposed a significant amount of structural steel to be in the exterior walls. The walls are 2x6 and…

How do I flash this correctly? How far should Ice and Water shield go up on the wall? What kind of custom metal flashing should I make for the corner?