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2″, Rigid, exterior Foam board – Does a “thin-brick” need a Rainscreen when place over this?

Green Homes 2 - Sun, 2025-12-14 11:01
Hello All,I'm working on the trim for the exterior siding.  All but one wall will be James Hardie 7" exposure lap siding over 3/4" rain screen battens.  The one wall…
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Simple Question about Rockwool in 2*4 Studs

Green Homes 2 - Sun, 2025-12-14 09:32
Description:-In Northeast US.-2*4 stud exterior stud wall of residential home 100+yr old home-plank boards on exterior side of studs with clapboard siding on the plank boards Questions:   1. Can rockwool be installed…
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Bath fan Condensation issue

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2025-12-13 18:19
Climate zone 5A. I’m seeing condensation dripping from a newly installed bath fan. Due to framing constraints I had to use two 90° elbows to get the duct high enough…
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Aquabar b vs Certainteed membrain

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2025-12-13 11:13
I’m finishing off my garage and have the walls insulated with Rockwool comfort bats r15.  I’m located in Rochester NY. I know I should now install Certainteed membrain and then…
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Exterior door for conditioned basement / crawl space foundation?

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2025-12-13 09:04
Title pretty much says it all. I am designing a small conditioned basement / crawl space foundation which will not have access from inside the house for various reasons.  The…
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How Low To Bring Metal Siding & Foundation Protection

Green Homes 2 - Sat, 2025-12-13 07:57
Our home design has our final grade 12" below the top of the stem wall. The joint between the exterior foam covering the stem wall and sheathing are air sealed…
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