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Closing gap between baffle and top plate

Green Homes 2 - Sun, 2026-03-01 11:25
Really stumped by this. I have a handful of attic baffles that were installed as shown below. There is a large gap between the bottom of the baffle and the…
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Avoiding insect problems with EPS and XPS

Green Homes 2 - Sun, 2026-03-01 06:42
I'm planning use either XPS or EPS (reclaimed hopefully) for exterior insulation, but I am concerned about insect intrusion.  I'd love to use Mineral wool instead, but am trying to…
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Cold spots on thermal imaging

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2026-02-28 16:19
Any ideas what could be causing these large cold spots on thermal imaging? The picture shows the edge of an upstairs room. In the attic above, there is visibly plenty…
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Gable Vents with Insulated Roof deck in Old House

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2026-02-28 12:14
Hi,We have a 200 year old house in upstate new york that is 1400 sq ft between 2 floors, with a simple gable roof. We are redoing the roof, and…
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Did venturi tees on baseboards work well?

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2026-02-28 10:09
A friend has a single-story house in climate zone 7 with an older, non-condensing natural gas boiler. The home is heated with hydronic baseboards on a single zone. There is…
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