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House was built in 1993 in zone 4A. Slab on grade construction.I've currently got all of the baseboards removed in preparation to install new flooring and since this is the…

Two Brooklyn projects, two different teams, and the same systematic approach

3/8" x 1 1/2" versus 1x4 untreated pine?The exterior wall is plywood sheathed, wrapped with Tyvek housewrap, a rainscreen gap and horizontal cedar lap siding.I can see a number of…

Hello,We're building a new residence in SE Washington State and planning to use Lunawood thermally treated 1x t&g siding in a vertical application.  We have plywood wall sheeting, no overhangs…

A two-year spike in energy consumption pointed to a dirty filter and coil, but a closer look revealed another contributing factor

Hello,I am installing a metal R-Panel Ceiling in a garage and I am curious on the best vapor retarder and insulation profile for this case. The garage is located in…

Modern peel-and-stick water-resistive barriers help control air and water and improve building durability in challenging conditions.

Hello,I posted a few weeks ago and got some great responses re: my overall approach to insulating the attic of a 1950's colonial. This is a DIY job limited to…

Knowing that our vaulted ceilings were at risk of rotting from the inside out, I've tried several times over the years to find a contractor who will retrofit our roof…

Program helps households install heat-pump water heaters, induction cooktops, and more to help with rising energy costs

I am considering using Superior Walls precast concrete walls above grade on my next build.On my last build, I Superior Walls for a daylight basement.  We added pigment to the…

Hi folks, long time lurker and first time poster. Hoping I’ve put this on the right section. I could really use this communities help - this is a long post.…

I'm moving into a brand-new apartment in Los Angeles (weho) that finished construction a few months ago. When I initially toured it, there was a noticeable but tolerable chemical/new-construction smell,…

Installing continuous insulation efficiently can be a challenge, but these new tools can help

AD Solar provides residential and commercial solar installation and electrical services across Southern California. The company offers integrated energy solutions designed to meet property owners’ electrical needs, improve energy management,…

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. …