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What is the best way to install mounting blocks in this scenario?I have 1.5" polyiso board then 3/4 furring supporting 7/8 corrugated metal.    I am starting rough in and…

Are Custom Metal Connectors the Missing Link in High-Performance Building Envelopes?A builder-to-builder Q&A on stopping hidden thermal losses with smarter, stamped hardware.Do small metal clips really matter for whole-house energy…

Construction documents are the “written language” of building. This primer explains how a plan set is organized, what the title sheet tells you, and how to quickly find the information you need.

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 A builder-to-builder Q&A on stopping hidden thermal losses with smarter, stamped hardware.Do small metal clips really matter for whole-house energy loss?Most of us obsess over big-ticket insulation, yet overlook the…

Has anybody used Alside Ascend siding or have an informed opinion on it? I am evaluating it against James Hardie Board and batten for material cost, ease of install (DIY…

My house has no external insulation over the rim joists. I have hear that added interior insulation over rim joists will prevent head from inside house from keeping the rim…

Has anyone seen or have any thoughts about the newly-released InSoFast Batt- Bracket?  These are a variation of the X-Bracket.  The Batt-Brackets are designed to use batts for continuous insulation…

Hi All, I've got the heat pumps all turned on in our new build in CT, and they're doing a great job maintaining temps through this cold snap. The house isn't…

Hi all,I've learned a lot so far from this great community, but it seems the more I learn about building science the more questions arise.  I live in a two…