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This is probably an easy one.Why is a vapor diffusion port prescribed for CZ 1-3 and not colder climates? It makes more sense based on my limited understanding to see…

I know this is the green building forum so the obvious answer is tile is a greener material. However in terms of indoor air quality, mold and maintenance free material…

I can't put off insulating my basement office for another winter, and I want to make sure I am setting myself up for success. My biggest question is if there…

Metal roof is 10 years old with sealed seams. Velux curb mounted roof windows replaced Andersen roof windows 2 years ago on a 12/12 pitch roof and continue to leak.…

Hi folks,We are doing a major rot remediation project. The house has a 4" masonry shelf that was used to support a stone veneer. The veneer had to be removed…

I have a site related to real state and other building related i want to rank it through seo and get organic traffic can any one help me which is…

Hi all, I recently posted some questions about replacing windows and siding in our 1950s split level here: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/replacing-windows-and-siding-best-technique-for-energy-efficiency As part of that project, we have an opportunity to redesign our attic…

We are really hoping  someone can offer some help in identifying the cause of condensation under our vapor barrier (we can see it in the visible parts that are wrapped…

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As part of my deep dive on options for my planned detached garage I have been looking into various truss designs.  I have settled on a raised heel truss to…

I'm in the process of planning a 24' by 36' detached garage in Montgomery County, Maryland (Climate Zone 4A).  The garage will be used as my retirement hobby (Woodworking) space. …

Is there anyway to add an outlet to a finished exterior wall with batt insulation and cut around the insulation so that it conforms to the edges of the box?…

We're building a home in SE Wisconsin and I want to set up part of the basement to be a spacious mechanical room for ground source heat pumps, ERV, dehumidifier,…

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A proper window installation turns an opening in the wall into a working part of the wall system. It needs to connect fully to the air barrier, thermal barrier, and…

I’m going for as airtight of a drywall assembly as I can reasonably get. About the only thing that isn’t going to be sealed up is the cable entrances into…

Hello, I had a question regarding the window detail connection to the window framing. And I was wondering if the picture below is correct, and if it is not, what…

Hi all, My home is a 1950s split level in the New Jersey, IECC zone 4A (though only a few miles from the border of zone 5A). The siding is original…

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