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I have a 15 year old Trane XB13 that is too big and too small at the same time. At 35°F, it cycles because it's too big and at 30°F,…

Good afternoon,We recently moved into our new construction home this past August. Unfortunately, the build itself did not go as smooth we had hoped.We have been playing clean-up on many…

Hello, all. Any recommendations on how to plan and hire out exterior insulation installation as part of a whole house re-siding project? Hire an architect to draft details, hire design-build?…

We will be finishing the attic in our 1930 house in Atlanta, GA this year (Climate Zone 3A, winters include multiple days in the 20s and summers include multiple days…

We have an intello vapor barrier that slightly slicks out under the drywall at the bottom, this will ultimately be hidden by molding so not worried about this detail. But,…

What are the advantages of a vented rainscreen cavity?

Planning a cabin build in northern Wisconsin.  Climate zone 7a.  About 830 SF total.  A 16' x 32' portion will be rafter framed with a loft over about half of…