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Hi! Did you install a heat pump water heater under Vic government rebate program?I want to know how it handles frequent large batches of hot water?Also, are there any issues…

So my ridge vent is smaller than code, about half an inch on each side. I’m adding soffit vents, baffling, and using Rockwool batts. Should I be worried?

States and building pros are weighing the benefits and risks of the latest iteration of the energy code

Hello all,Attached is a sketch of what I am proposing to do on a new build in climate zone 4A, Maryland. My question is do I need soffit vents in…

I am adding a second story (wood construction) onto an existing masonry structure, so basically new construction for the purposes of this question. I had planned on using both exterior…

We have a passive make-up air system installed in our kitchen. It is controlled by a pressure switch that activates when the hood turns on. This sends a signal to…

Im looking for an erv or HRV that will tie into the ac for 4 bedrooms of 10"x14" each I would like to put a 20x25 merv 13 filter in…

The transformation of an old workers cottage to a well detailed net-zero home

I’m in the middle of repairing a pocket deck (5x12’) that sits 50% over our garage, 50% over walled in and insulated space that creates an inset for our garage…

I would really appreciate if you could please give some advice given your knowledge of US construction and European windows. As someone originally from Europe, I’ve long planned to replace…

I built my 'green' home 12 years ago and spray foamed the roof deck and have a conditioned attic. I soft washed parts of my roof yesterday (gently) and today, the…

For small 8x8 back deck replacement—which never had footings before—now designed according to code. (3) 15"W footings were poured. For at least the first one, Instead of the center being…

A theoretical question.The three modes of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.Those cheap silver emergency blankets claim to reflect 95% of body heat. I assume that's only the radiation part…

I'm about to install kitchen countertops made of Durasein, very similar to Corian, in Arctic White.  They will have one seam and drop edges that need adhesive.  The adhesives made…

Im going to install electric floor heat in my bathroom above a unfinished basement. There used to be two 3/4 inch woodfloors on top of each other, therefore I have…

Your contractor recommendations please! I’m helping out a friend/client with a house in Broomfield, CO. This is just northwest of Denver. I don’t live in the area but will be…

So we’re at the point in Attic renovation where we need to get the electrician to do all the wiring. There is already a mini split on one of the…

Clarifying the controversial vented attic insulation energy code

Image: https://imgur.com/a/KKkRYAQHello! I am in the process of renovating a 1960’s A-frame cabin in the Catskill Mountains, climate zone 5A. In the process of pulling down the 70’s style faux wood…

There is an issue with our plans for an upcoming garage build. It will be insulated and conditioned. It’s drawn like a slab on grade structure so the wall bottom…