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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…