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Coming home from a short trip we found the house to be a little chilly, so I turned on the one year old Mitsubishi HP around 1AM. At 3am I…

We are considering either stucco (three coat with cement board )or James Hardie planks for the siding. Both are poor insulators. We considering adding a layer of rockwool to boost…

You're the building science expert investigating mold on a bathroom ceiling. What is the cause?

I've been researching floor mounted mini splits for our A Frame and swear I came across a submittal sheet on one of them that showed a 30 degree wall angle…

With the growth of artificial intelligence finding its way into our everyday lives, (if you are using an online search engine, you are probably using AI), I want to know…

An architect's guide to the window selection process

I am renovating a 1960’s 3 season cottage in zone 5.  The cottage is about 1000sq/ft and is built on a shallow crawl space.  I am planing on encapsulating the…

Hello all,Building a house in central MN.  I had come across a good deal of use 1" XPS, and had gotten sign-off to wrap in 1" foam from local building…

A breakdown of recent data paints a stark picture, but a lack of follow-through could be a sign of hope

OK .... long story but with luck a simple question.Can I (or should I) put a piece of Grace Ice and Water Shield (say 6" each way) on the corners…