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Exterior Concrete Wall Insulation behind Metal Siding

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2026-01-15 17:27
I have a steel building that has a relatively tall (60") stem wall.  I trimmed out the bottom of the building to have a 3" drip edge under which I…
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Replacing a Trane

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2026-01-15 16:40
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,…
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Navigating a difficult new build

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2026-01-15 14:35
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…
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Hire contractor or hire architect for exterior insulation details?

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2026-01-15 07:34
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?…
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Best spray foam insulation for 100-year-old home

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2026-01-15 06:48
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…
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Can tile sit above where drywall terminates?

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2026-01-15 06:10
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,…
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Venting a Vented Rainscreen

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2026-01-15 02:00
What are the advantages of a vented rainscreen cavity?
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