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Code language, building science, and ICC interpretations can help resolve disagreements over how a building-code provision should be applied

I recently completed a full renovation of the second and third floors of my home, including closed cell spray foam insulation and all new windows. The space is now extremely…

Hello,we have rockwool exterior insulation and opted for cellulose in the interior of our new build in Wisconsin. I’m wondering if there is any benefit to clean fiber (cardboard boxes)…

I'm hoping for some input on how to handle the transition from below- to above-grade on my icf walls. I have a walkout basement with stick-on rolls of waterproofing membrane…

We have a ranch style home without intake venting at the soffit. If we install airvent brand edge vent will it work correctly when burried in snow ? We are…

We are getting ready to install trim around the perimeter of our slab on grade home. The vapor barrier wraps up and over the foundation walls (for the most part,…

Working largely alone, Clay Yapp tackled everything from ICF foundations and advanced air-sealing details to dense-packed cellulose and exterior continuous insulation

I have an odd knocking sound in the wall. We’re in Houston, TX so very hot lately 95+. We though it was the temp change (thermal bubbles) when sun went…

This 50-100sf area above the kitchen is connected to the rest of the attic through baffles stapled under roof decking, but otherwise blocked off. I air sealed the top plates there,…

Air-to-water heat pumps use water, not air, to deliver heat. They're an emerging product we're starting to see more often. Here's how, and where, they work.

Hi, thank you for any advice.Roof assembly: Bottom to top-1/2" Sheetrock (Low Sag)- 2" air gap- 2x10 purlins @ 24" OC running perpendicular to roof slope  w/ 7.25" rockwool insulation…

Background: I am about to build a new, two-story house, with a full height basement in the Roanoke, VA area (Bedford County - Climate Zone 4A - Mixed Humid). It…

Colorado-based RIC Robotics’ solution to scalability is simple: standardize everything

Hello Green Builders Far and Wide,I'm residing a house in Climate Zone 6A (shout out to my 6A brothers and sisters). My new assembly is Blueskin VP100 WRB, 2" Timber…

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Building an elevated home on pilings on the Carolina coast raises questions concerning moisture infiltration

This is not a question pertaining to "green building" per se, but I have an account here and respect the opinions of many users here, so here goes:I'm a contractor…

I am designing, and plan to build a home for myself in Washington Texas (Central Texas).  I have the floor plan drawn, but I need to get the assembly details…

Tldr: how to fill gap between soffit and exterior insulation to prevent insects?I just finished running 2" exterior iso on a gable end and some areas have a small gap…

Allison Bailes discusses the successes, mistakes, and ongoing improvements in his Atlanta home—from a poorly installed spray-foam attic to heat pumps, balanced ventilation, radon mitigation, and basement remodeling.