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An energy analysis breaks down usage and its sources—data that can help identify places to make energy upgrades

Hi all, curious what you normally use to secure polyiso to a steep roof deck? Are cap nails strong enough or are screws with special spacers better?How far embedment past…

Hi,We are planning on spraying two plus inches of closed cell on the interior of our foundation wall. If we install a capillary break between the footing and bottom of the…

I have a neighbor who has neighbor who has a roof deck that is leaking. The roof deck is installed over the primary bedroom with ensuite and from what I…

Older Florida home with no attic insulation. Home has 2 Dutch gable vents. See picture below. Looking for some recommendations. Due to vents I’m concerned that during a storm some water…

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I live on the gulf coast, zone 2 hot/humid.Current project is finishing the attic of my old house. It's a duplex, and the attic goes across both sides of the…

Hello there.Up here in Minneapolis working on affordable Housing Passive certified through the prescriptive path. Single family. we are looking to use ICF (R35) for a full basement. and would like…

I am trying to decide if I completely imagined the existence of a product, or if I saw it before but now cannot locate it!I have a memory of a…

Tapping into solar power requires balancing context, personal finances, and regional incentives

We have a standing seam metal roof, and are planning on doing a hot roof by doing 3 inches of closed cell spray foam followed by a layer of batt…

Hello,I am looking for some advice on my infill in advance of a concrete free slab.  My grade beams were poured last week and wound up being a bit higher…

Hello, this is my first post here, and have read only a handful of posts. I am looking for some ideas and assistance with improving the envelope of my home.…

I am concerned about how ventilation and air cooling/heating ducts (if any) can be cleaned inside after some years of service. The ducts I see for HRV/ERV systems are relatively…

I'm looking at replacing my failed Fujitsu heat pump, and this is what the local place is recommending. He was supposed to quote on a Mitusbishi as well, but haven't…

Hi everyone, Building a home in Canadian Maritimes (climate zone 6). It seems most homes are now being built with R5 exterior insulation. We are attempting to build a “pretty good…

We are in a northern climate near the Canadian border. We plan to double insulate the slab floor and use both a wood burning stove and mini split for our…

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