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Because of the way our windows were installed, and the need to shim the brackets, our contractor placed 1/2" polyiso insulation around the sill, header, and sides. This was done…

This latest action strips billions from companies actively scaling green building and energy solutions

Hi, I'm brand new to the forums -- been reading nonstop for weeks and have reached the edge of what I can research here and other places.I want to upgrade…

Hello GBA community,Climate Zone 5b for context.I'm building a little studio (basically a glorified shed) that will be a conditioned space, used as an office/spare bedroom. 2x4 walls with fiberglass…

Hello! I am not the most experienced in DIY stuff, so please excuse any deficiencies in nomenclature and the possible bad ideas.I have a shed I am attempting to climate control.…

Hello GBA Community,We're getting ready to install our flooring and have run into a common but tricky detail. The Challenge: We are installing a floating floor on our second-floor landing…

Hello,I am in the middle of building a passive house and walls/roof will be framed soon. I designed it with a vent integral with the fascia. See attached images for…

Can a gas appliance get enough air in a tight house without an external source?

I know this question has been raised before and I have read the articles related to the matter on GBA. That said, there are differing opinions from reputable sources regarding…

Scratching my head a little.Not my project.  A friend has purchased for his home: a 1960's chalet with an exposed roof system.  As the rafters are exposed, there is no…