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Hi All - New member here. Trying to help my sister. She built a modular home in southern NY almost 3 years ago.  House has always been humid, but I…

Many incentives are likely to remain, but when combined with new economic policies, the results could be mixed

Long time reader, first time poster.  Recently purchased a home with a 720 sq foot 2x6 workshop that I am converting to a mother-in-law, for my mom.  I'm in Zone…

I have a home built in 1978 that uses 2x12 rafters. There are fiberglass batts between the rafters, it looks like two 6" paper faced bats with one paper face…

Hi all, I’m reviewing a window/door package and need to choose between many patio door sill configurations.  One manufacturer, Innotech, offers 5 different configurations for triple pane outswing hinged doors…

New homeowner here looking to improve house energy efficiency and durability.The house (picture attached) was built in 1973. I've done some interior renovations since moving in and replaced the old…

Thanks to everyone on GBA. Kiley has done a great job keeping the community relevant and interesting. I'm indebted to the writers of the blogs we enjoy, and appreciate the…

I know it’s dogma in building science that unless you  are using spray foam or conditioning attic spaces, there has to be continuous soffit to ridge ventilation for all roofs…

As a follow up to the advice I got on this thread I have a few more questions.  https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/cold-climate-air-to-water-heat-pump-auxiliary-heat-acSubject structure is 3BR cottage outside Rangeley, ME climate zone 6.In typical…

I'm interested in better insulating a portion of my attic. The majority of my attic is vented via soffit vents and a ridge vent, however in my kitchen the floor…

We are doing a remodel on a house that has a brick exterior facade over CMU walls. We are only doing interior work so do not know what is going…

Landscape equipment with two-stroke engines creates noise and air pollution. Learn about electric alternatives.

Hi I'm looking for ideas to get fresh air to the bedrooms in my house affordably.Currently i open a window in the main bedroom and one upstairs to get air…

Homeowner in Long Island NY. trying to insulate and air seal my unfinished basement. Everyone mentions the sill plate and the rim joists as being the places that are most…

Hello!My husband and I have just acquired land in Northern Ontario, and we are working with a passive house certified builder and home designer. We have drawings for a 1500…

I'm in the North Georgia area, on the line between 3A and 4A climate zones (depending on which climate zone map you look at, it could be classified as just…

Our high rise is considering replacing our existing clear windows with Cardinal 366 glass.  However, we have balconies with clear glass that are in between the windows.  Won't this look…