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An excerpt from a Fine Homebuilding article states:Two-story homes usually have another ring of rim joists above the first-floor ceiling. If you need to insulate these rim joists, it’s best…

I'm building an addition on my house, on top of a concrete slab. The general plan is to use 3.5" xps, 3/4" osb, then hardwood flooring. I'm building a frame…

We are building a conditioned unvented attic with Roxul insulation at the roof deck. We have a portion of attic which is over an outside porch - should there be…

Hello everyone!I would like to open some discussion about a cabin roof assembly that is currently being built in my area. I know it has "holes" (literally) in it and…

Hello!  We have received a quote for 21" of blown-in cellulose for our attic (Central VT).  This is from a meticulous company who will make sure every nook and cranny…

Hello all, we are building a home in zone six, slab on grade. Builder wants to use a superior walls, precast, for the frost wall.  Not knowing how we would…

I have some doubts about the effectiveness of vapor variable membranes such as intello and similar products. My concern is in winter with a warm humid interior such as a…

Although we know how to build healthy, comfortable, durable homes, mostly we don’t … but not because it’s too expensive