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Does anyone have a good source for where to purchase the install clips / straps that come with euro windows normally? I have installed plenty of these before and usually…

Thank you for all the helpful info on this site. I recently inspected the HVAC system of a house that I may move into. Climate zone 6a house, built around…

Hi all, minimum R value for condensation control in my climate zone is R-5 (CZ3).  If I use 1.5” polyiso board totaling R-8.7 above the roof sheathing, will that also…

Hypothetically, how would you prepare a rough opening for a window to be installed in 3" of external foam board insulation if the DIYers installed the housewrap and 2 layers…

1906 Four Square that is getting 2 layers of 1.5" exterior foam. Siding going over 3/4" 1x4 rainscreen furring strips. For the outside corners, increasing the width to 1x6 furring strips…

Determine if your dehumidifier is working to its rated capacity and efficiency using a few inexpensive diagnostic tools and these calculations

I recently bought a 12 year old home here in ON, Canada and as a part of reno  installed a recessed light above my master bath shower (previously had a…

Another question about windows....I am looking for entry-level european windows, Tilt-turn style.The color of the windows will be black (modern house).I am ok with double glass windows with laminated vinyl,…

I am in climate zone 4 (Southern New Jersey - outside Philadelphia) and have a 2-story house built in 1983. I have been working on various improvements and am in…

I'm putting an addition on my house. I'm looking for the best way to insulate the ceiling. Can I use closed cell spray foam to the bottom of the roof…

This is a continuation of some of the thoughts in the comments on this post from a couple years ago: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/air-seal-sheathing-to-foundationI've got zip sheathing coming down to an ICF foundation.…

We are building an ICF home using EIFS as our main siding directly over the foam blocks.  The bottom 30" or so of the wall will be a thin stone…

Zone 6 and for a year we’ve been researching options for wall assemblies for a future home. Admittedly, still feeling just as confused. What I have learned is that there’s…

Does anybody have personal experience with hybrid solar electric/hydro panels? Can you share your impressions? In what situations would you use or avoid using them?

Thank you everyone.  Question; in climate zone 5 with cold, rainy/snowy winters and hot, dry summers, what type of sheet-insulation subfloor insulation (Polyiso, XPS, or EPS) has the least chance…

A new report is ​“cautiously optimistic” about global efforts to decarbonize iron and steel production

I have searched a lot of places for answers but cannot find anything regarding this.  Typically EIFS is applied to ICF directly over the top of the foam.  My question…

Trying to exhaust a second story cathedral ceiling bathroom and the 2 options are: 1. Wall mount  at the highest point and straight up and out the roof. This creates a…

Industry leaders share critical information for anyone interested in deepening their building science knowledge

Termites are one pest that strikes fear into the hearts of many homeowners, and with over 90 percent of new homes in the Unites States being built using timber, the…