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Hey All,It looks like our framers put up an exterior wall without the gasket material (1/8" foam) between the bottom plate and the concrete.Is there a way to correct that…

I am residing my 140-year-old house and decided I’d like to insulate the exposed 30” of foundation wall with Comfortboard and a protective face.  Unfortunately, the wall is made up…

A lawsuit alleges that several of these new homes suffer from major structural issues, HVAC problems, roof leaks, siding leaks, and mold

To avoid the complications of toxicity related to spray foam insulation, is there any way to provide a conditioned attic using an insulation other than foam adhered to the underside…

Note: If images are not displaying (they showed in my edit window after I pasted), please let me know... they don't render in my browser.I have a large wall-mounted mini-split…

I have a one-year old home in Climate Zone 5A with "flash and batt" insulation in the exterior walls. My framing is 2x6, specifically (from outside to inside): vinyl siding,…

I want use 1/2" maple veneer plywood on interior of home.  Panels will be glued to studs and have laquer finish.  Can this also serve as vapour barrier requirement.

A small team of HVAC experts installs an ERV and air distribution system in the span of two days

I am building a backyard office (DIY), monopoly framed with a low slope mono-pitch roof (1:12) which necessitates an EPDM or TPO roofing membrane. I've built roofs, but none like…

Hello,I moved into a house a few years ago and installed a bathroom vent. It previously functioned with just a window, but it would create a hurricane with the shower…

Hi-I am working on a garage in a stretch-code town that has a stepped foundation wall on the sides and back of the garage as the grade slopes up about…

I had in my mind to build a wall assembly that  is a 2x6 > ZIP > Exterior wood fiberboard > strapping ? cladding. I had someone today say I…

I am planning out a new home build and we are thinking that it might be best to go with ductless mini splits for the heating and cooling needs. While…

Gentlemen, my engineer said we could have our addition framed and dried in before having the slab poured.  The reason I'm liking this idea is to have ample time to…

I am proposing to reframe my garage roof per the attached sketch. My primary question: is a “ridge board” sufficient in this case ? Edit: typo on one measurement. The total…

Any recommendations for a general contractor in Bergen County, NJ that is familiar with exterior insulation/outsulation, air sealing detail, and chainsaw retrofit in addition to general work (addition, kitchen and…

Hello!I'm in climate zone 6, 2/12 pitch, shed roof, building elevations attached.I'm using Zip as a primary air barrier, prefer to use Rockwool for all my insulation (install myself possibly…

We renovated a 860 sq ft home to 1487 sq ft. It is sealed well, new windows, and fully insulated in climate zone 2A (Texas). We have all our duct…

Hey all,Shear wall table shows only that the 4x8 OSB shall be horizontal and blocked.  There is now a discussion about the minimum width of a piece being 24"x4'x8'.  Our…

I'm currently in the process of putting up a small cabin (~14x16) in southern michigan. It's about 150 ft up hill from an epa flood zone, which does get standing…