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Building materials affect more than the people who live in a home. A Pretty Good House should also consider the health and safety of the people installing them.

I'm trying to figure out what fasteners to use for an outdoor timber structure near the coast. It'll get rained on, the air is pretty salty, and some of the…

Hi, I'm an avid reader and intermediate-level building science nerd. I've searched and searched but couldn't find info on my specific situation so I was hoping someone could help me.…

I am gut renovating a 1937 colonial home and planning to use the following assembly for my walls but curious if there are any better alternatives:Certainteed Monogram vinyl sidingHenry Blueskin…

My home has a narrow set of basement stairs (28.5" clear space from outside of treads to stringer) and only 1.25" from the stringer to the exterior CMU foundation wall. …

I have a 1937 home with a CMU foundation and we are finishing our basement.  In a perfect world, I would excavate down to the footings and waterproof and insulate…

Homeowners, builders, designers, and building scientists see houses differently. Understanding those perspectives can change how we design, build, and maintain our homes.

Your Solar Permit specializes in delivering grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems including rooftop, carport, and solar ground racking system strictly on time and on budget. We manage proposals, lead the bid/award processes,…

The garage has been drywalled, taped and mudded. I assume that this is still considered to be an unconditioned space, right?I ask because I'm trying to determine what kind of…

hi, I’m planning a new home and was having trouble picturing how the house would look on the actual property from the floor plans alone. I found and try this…

The inventor of Ferrock, a cement-free building material made using waste steel dust, speaks with GBA about his promising material

Hi all Climate zone 6a 1990s house I noticed that my floor joist was notched out for an anchor bolt for the sill plate , the photo shows a bit of the…

Hey all.  im building a cabin at the moment.  The middle section is 8/12 vaulted with scissor trusses with a 24” heel.  Which sit on the inside so not out…

I’ve noticed some soft and damaged wood near the bottom of my exterior siding and want to fix it before it gets worse... How can I tell whether the damage…

How can I use the collections at **https://furniturezone.pk/\*\* to achieve a high-end interior design look in my home? 

We demoed a room inside our 1792 home. The exterior walls in our house were brick lined with sand in the joints. The brick has been removed and siding left…

  

An owner-builder considers using a rental insulation blower to dense-pack his walls, but GBA experts suggest an easier approach

Hey folks, I know this topic has been discussed before, but would like to personalize it towards my specific needs and get some insight. I have built a small, very…

Hello, I'm planning to remodel a 30'x32' post frame barn in zone 4A and will be adding solar panels to the roof on one side.  The barn will be my…