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We're in the process of putting a bathroom in our completely unfinished basement.  Concrete slab is old (no poly) but in good condition of our 1920s house in Minneapolis.  I'm…

I have a large building (zone 4) where the bottom 54" of the wall is a concrete stem wall, while the rest of the wall (18ft tall) is a steel…

We are redoing our kitchen and the local inspector is requiring active make up air. Is there any downside to installing an unheated system and having that blow into the…

Currently in the process of construction with R11 fiberglass batt insulation. When using thermal imaging, there are lots of voids and gaps, especially at the edges of the rooms. The…

I am building shed roof design in zone 6 maine with trusses, double stud design (2×4) blown in cellulose, two story house.-low slope 1:12 roof-standing seam metal roof-high temp synthetic…

I am wondering what type of rain screen is being used with board and batten siding.  I was looking to use LP siding however on the website it says:  "LP…

Has anyone heard or have experience with a basement insulation system called "Basement-to-Beautiful?" I have a quote from a local contractor to furnish and install and trying to figure out…

Has anyone replaced the bearing in one of the fans in their Zehnder CA550 and can tell me which part number to order?

From home performance to hands-on building techniques, the International Builder's Show is as much about education as it is about products

I am currently renovating and taking the opportunity to properly air seal and insulate the cold floor between my living room and exterior carport below. How important is it to…

Cathedral ceiling with no insulation below or above the rafters. Climate zone 5, north of Toronto, can have 40 Celsius difference within 6" of Rafter. There's no vapor barrier below…

I see what I believe is mold near most of the ceiling-mount AC registers. The house is a two story townhome in the tropics (Cayman Islands) and currently rented out…

Zone 2 - Phoenix, AZSingle level residential homeHello.  I'm hoping to get some feedback on my plan to create a conditioned attic on my flat (0.5:12) roof.  I'd prefer to…

We had a Bryant inverter driven 2 ton heat pump installed last summer and enjoyed it this winter. Climate zone 3C (95062). 1263 SF house.20k Manual J. Design temp is 34F…

Hi GBA Community,We're in the final stages of a residential stair design and would appreciate your expertise, particularly regarding structural integrity, longevity, and our method of attaching the landing.Key design…

I'm trying to get a sense whether its worth adding more insulation to my attic. Climate zone 5A. Currently has R38 insulation (R11 batt + R27 blown-in fiberglass).The attic has…

Hi,I'm sorry if this question feels repetitive but in my research I haven't found any conclusive information.I'm working on a renovation project in Vermont (Zone 6) that has a cathedral…

An Oregon prefab startup is wondering if these traditional agricultural and industrial buildings can provide durable, comfortable, and affordable homes

We’re currently building a home in Des Moines, IA (climate zone 8), and I’ve requested that our builder install a ventilated rain screen underneath our LP SmartSide. While our builder…

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