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I have been searching on the web for information on vacuum-insulated glass (VIG). I know Pilkington has been offering them for a few years, in the R-5/U-0.2 range, and I…

Question for those familiar with using Drainage Mats along with exterior foam: is it necessary??Working with my local building inspectors on this wall design and they are not familiar with…

Hi All,This project takes place in Zone 6A, Chittenden county, Vermont.The bungalow we are renovating has 2x4 walls, a vaulted ceiling, and doghouse dormers. I need your help in brainstorming…

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Hello everyone,Our contractor had to pause work on our project for a little while, and I’m wondering about a couple of things regarding humidity and insulation. We’re hoping the pause…

We are renovating a 100-year-old home in a historic preservation district. The house originally had two chimney stacks serving gas furnaces and gas fireplaces. All gas service and piping have…

Coming home from a short trip we found the house to be a little chilly, so I turned on the one year old Mitsubishi HP around 1AM. At 3am I…

We are considering either stucco (three coat with cement board )or James Hardie planks for the siding. Both are poor insulators. We considering adding a layer of rockwool to boost…

You're the building science expert investigating mold on a bathroom ceiling. What is the cause?

I've been researching floor mounted mini splits for our A Frame and swear I came across a submittal sheet on one of them that showed a 30 degree wall angle…