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Hello,We are trying to find a 2 hour fire protective rating for 14" diameter installed wooden columns, and were wondering if an approved intumescent application is available on the market.Regards,Luke…

If you can put off an emergency decision when it's time for a new water heater, considering capacity, power requirements, timing, and cost will lead you to a smarter decision

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I'm confused about whether or not to make the interior drywall airtight, thus acting as an interior air barrier. Here's our current setup:HardieBenjamin Obdyke Slicker MAX rainscreenTyvek commerical wrapOSB, taped…

Random questionMy lumber yard currently has 1/2" CDX and 7/16" Zip priced the same. I had originally planned to use Adhero 3000 as my wrb over CDX for a new residential…

Hello! We are gut renovating our 800 sq ft house to add ~600 sq ft. A new roof for the whole house.Some notes:- located in Los Angeles, CA- dirt floor…

Hi, I am designing a home with double studded wall, cathedral ceiling (exposed beams and rafters, decking over the rafters). The roof slope is 3/12, Marine 4 climate zone (roof…

Hello, I didn't have air flow in half my home after a "new" HVAC was installed. for perhaps 14 months.  The HVAC contractor sold me a used weak 35CFM unit…

I am using ZIP on my home rebuild. I loosely followed this Steve Baszek how-to for the opening details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF9i95ElF_kWhen the framer cut the sheathing, on some openings he cut…

I called Cali vinyl before I did my floor and they said they require underlayment with vapor barrier under their floor for warrantyi told them I had a vented crawl…

I just discovered that the previously listed noise ratings for the Rheem hybrid heat pump water heaters (Prestige Proterra) were incorrect and have since been changed. All models were rated…

It's my understanding that batt insulation is usually not recommended for attics because it can leave a lot of gaps.What about if there is fiberglass batt insulation, and then blown-in…

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This common return-air arrangement can create poor indoor-air quality and should be upgraded immediately