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My house used to be primarily heated by a propane fired modcon boiler (hydronic fan coil).  Before the tax credits expired, I moved over to heat pumps, with the boiler…

hello again.  I'm building a new home in  zone 7 southeast Alaska (very wet and humid).  ive got 3in of polyiso on the exterior taped and acting as a vapor…

I’m replacing my attic insulation and HVAC system in a vented attic.  The new HVAC ductwork will be “completely buried” per 2024 IRC N. 1103.3.5: (R403.3.5) Ductwork buried within ceiling…

Hi GBA team,Old house in Zone 6 with 2x6 roof rafters. Need to replace insulation. To achieve R49 with CCSF I would need to fill the cavity and drop down…

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Hi there!Home renovation in zone 6A Vermont, USA. I will have 2 different siding types on my house - lap siding on the upper floor and either board and batten…

I’m working on a cabin in Climate Zone 7 and considering using 1/2- or 3/4-inch plywood as the interior wall finish instead of drywall. I like plywood because it provides…

Can I get some feedback on this wall/cathedral ceiling detail, with a focus on the four control layers?I think it may be easier to handle the air sealing at the…

Hello,I am looking for clarification/help/advice about where a dew point can be within a CLT wall assembly. I am designing for a cabin in climate zone 6. IBC has required…

I am looking for advice for a good wall system suggestions for Zone 5 in Iowa. I have surfed these forums along with watching Matt Risinger videos, and doing a…

Here is the scenario: My dad just bought a 1990s single family home in Montana, where he has never lived (nor have I). We are now in the process of…

States and cities are using new approaches to energy codes to address efficiency, electrification, resilience, and carbon emissions. Colorado offers a look at where that shift may be headed.

My builder proposes to install automatic vents in the crawl space of a small cabin in Maine.  He is proposing a slab with 2 feet of cinder blocks, 2" of…

Out of nerdly boredom, I have been thinking about trying to supplement my underpowered A2AHP (always disappointed and poorer when the heat strips run for hours on end) in zone…

Good afternoon,I am currently renovating my foyer and living room on my 100 year old house located in zone 4A.  The house is balloon framed with planked sheathing, some kind…

A more sustainable home renovation does not begin with choosing recycled finishes or energy-efficient appliances. It begins much earlier, with a clear plan for how the space will actually be…

Considering putting 1/2" cdx on inside side of vapor barrier, then covering with what will be painted 1/2" drywall?  Vapor sandwich issue?  I thought drywall, even painted with latex would…

I have a 1970’s 2-family house, upstate NY Saratoga region, zone 5a, electric heat with a full unheated basement resulting in cold winter floors and exacerbating heat loss and heating…

I'm building a small 900 SF cabin in Northern Wisconsin and trying to figure out what makes sense for ERV / HRV and bathroom exhaust and kitchen exhaust.Its slab on…