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Vapor permeable tile roof underlayment

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2025-08-21 18:02
Hi all, looking to replace a tiled roof in CZ3b.Currently there is a tile roof, un nailed over a felt underlayment. Most contractors want to use some type of peel…
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Adding an insulating panel directly onto the interior surface of a window

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2025-08-21 08:01
I’m in climate zone 5. I have large old double-glazed windows (R-2?) in rooms that are rarely used. Can I safely apply an insulating panel directly onto the interior surface…
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Multi zone vs single zone minisplit in log cabin in Maine

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2025-08-21 07:47
I live in Maine in climate 6 and have an existing 15kbtu hyper heat minisplit downstairs and was thinking about adding another unit in an upstairs bedroom that's about 200sqft.…
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Building Science Begins in the Yard

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2025-08-21 02:00
Proper water management details start outside
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Polyiso vs XPS

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2025-08-20 16:54
This is a great community, thank you for all the education and content. I am renovating a 200 year old house in southern Maine and I'm trying to form an…
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Applying an insulating panel directly on the interior of a window

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2025-08-20 09:52
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Ductless MiniSplit for Open First Floor?

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2025-08-20 08:55
I am working on some planning for a few detached single family homes with my local affordable housing group and we are discussing our options for heating and cooling.  The…
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Resiliency and Affordability—Battery Backup on a Builder’s Budget

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2025-08-20 02:00
Integrating Solar-Ready Storage to Add Resiliency to Any Home
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