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Crawl space insulation.

Green Homes 2 - Mon, 2025-11-03 10:11
Hello, I'm in the process of re-insulating and cleaning up an addition crawls space.   I attached a diagram of the layout and will add photos later.   The climate zone is…
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Best way to insulate doorframe w/minimal space and deep walls

Green Homes 2 - Mon, 2025-11-03 07:01
Our walls are 2x8 thick and all have been insulated with R30 Rockwool batts. We had originally planned to stuff rockwool into the door gaps, but most spacing is around…
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How to? Basement insulation in a recessed brick ledge

Green Homes 2 - Mon, 2025-11-03 06:47
Our basement will be a finished and conditioned crawl space. The whole house air system is connected throughout this space. Our home uses blown-in cellulose in the attic and rockwool…
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What’s the Best Path to a Deep Energy Retrofit?

Green Homes 2 - Mon, 2025-11-03 02:00
The desire for exterior insulation is complicated by overhangs and bay windows
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Screening questions to find a builder who can deliver a “Pretty Good House” (~25 % better than code) in Zone 5A

Green Homes 2 - Sun, 2025-11-02 14:09
Hi Everyone,I’m starting design and builder interviews for a custom home in Oakland County, MI (Climate Zone 5A) — a 1-acre clearing on a heavily wooded 15-acre parcel. The goal…
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