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glavel and concrete free slab

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2026-01-17 12:47
Been reading, watching a lot of BS & Beer videos, searching BSC documents, and can't quite figure out the detail for a concrete free slab on glavel.  I see gravel,…
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Conditioned Unvented Hybrid Roof System Climate Zone 5 – no spray foam

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2026-01-17 10:00
Set up: rA is polyisocynurate @ two layers and staggered seams. LTTR of 28.8rB is mineral wool with r-value of 21Ratio (rA/total system r-value) = 57.83%This set up, obviously, has…
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Vented Cathedral with rockwool batts

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2026-01-17 09:21
I'm building a vented cathedral ceiling in climate zone 4c.  Currently the plan is to use high density r38 batts to meet code in our 2x12 rafter bays, allowing for…
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Corrugated metal siding: Should we install a backer for electrical & pipe penetrations?

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2026-01-17 05:33
We are installing vertically hung metal siding over Coravent rainscreen. Two questions:1. What is the best way to finish around pipes that penetrate the sheathing? We already have the pipes…
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