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Source Control Comes First for Good IAQ

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2026-04-09 02:00
Seven strategies for good indoor air quality start with the most important, source control
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Should I try to use ERV exhaust for Heat Pump Hot Water Heater?

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2026-04-08 14:01
I have an ERV which is exhausting somewhat warm air to outside in winter.I am thinking about adding a HPWH.  I am in a heating climate, zone 5 almost zone…
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concrete-panel / non-foam ~ICF: (“Rasta”, “Durisol”, etc)

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2026-04-08 12:09
I'm interested in ICF's for our ~1500sqft daylight basement foundation (Idaho @ ~5000ft, IECC zone 6). However, we're in fire country and the likelihood we'll see wildfire surrounding our home…
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Drainage plane at cantilever w/ ComfortBoard

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2026-04-08 10:47
Renovating a 1970's home, climate zone 5A, over 2000' in elevation on a hillside so there's extreme weather. All but one wall of the second floor is cantilevered out over…
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Monopoly Roof Assembly with Nailbase Panels

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2026-04-08 02:00
Monopoly framing is a great way to improve airtightness and get the insulation where it works best, on the outside
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