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We have a passive make-up air system installed in our kitchen. It is controlled by a pressure switch that activates when the hood turns on. This sends a signal to…

Im looking for an erv or HRV that will tie into the ac for 4 bedrooms of 10"x14" each I would like to put a 20x25 merv 13 filter in…

The transformation of an old workers cottage to a well detailed net-zero home

I’m in the middle of repairing a pocket deck (5x12’) that sits 50% over our garage, 50% over walled in and insulated space that creates an inset for our garage…

I would really appreciate if you could please give some advice given your knowledge of US construction and European windows. As someone originally from Europe, I’ve long planned to replace…

I built my 'green' home 12 years ago and spray foamed the roof deck and have a conditioned attic. I soft washed parts of my roof yesterday (gently) and today, the…

For small 8x8 back deck replacement—which never had footings before—now designed according to code. (3) 15"W footings were poured. For at least the first one, Instead of the center being…

A theoretical question.The three modes of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.Those cheap silver emergency blankets claim to reflect 95% of body heat. I assume that's only the radiation part…

I'm about to install kitchen countertops made of Durasein, very similar to Corian, in Arctic White.  They will have one seam and drop edges that need adhesive.  The adhesives made…