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OK .... long story but with luck a simple question.Can I (or should I) put a piece of Grace Ice and Water Shield (say 6" each way) on the corners…

The layers of my roof assembly are:80 mil PVC membrane OVER 1/4" fire protection fiberglass-faced gypsum board OVER tapered EPS over 1/2" plywood over 16" OC joists w/insulation batts (and…

I researched the best solar generator for home backup over the past few days because I am looking for a reliable power solution during outages. I went through reviews on…

I'm looking to trench in about 800' of conduit for communication cables - phone, Internet, cable TV.  This be a straight run from the street, through farm field, to my…

I’m in the process of building an addition to my existing house, which includes a new foundation/basement wall abutted to the existing basement/foundation wall. The two walls were tied together…

Two questions: 1.  In climate zone 6b/7, a warm roof for an unvented cathedral ceiling of R49 is recommended to prevent ice dams (assuming a properly designed and constructed roof). …

What to Expect When Installing PV Panels on Your Roof

Hi everyone,I am currently working on the design of an ADU located in Portland, Maine, which is in Climate Zone 6. I would appreciate some feedback on whether my proposed…