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Plate Exchanger for Radiant Heat
December 29, 2021

I recently installed 1/2” pex under a new cement slab in my 50+ year old home. 2 loops covering 500sqft total. 4” slab with 2”xps underneath. Climate zone 5. I’m trying…
2.5 story insulation help
December 27, 2021

Hello, first time poster/long time lurker;*Note: for various reasons I am not going to use spray insulation; I will be using fiberglass batts and rigid foamboard. I am located near…
ROI on upgraded insulation?
December 22, 2021

Is there a rule of thumb out there when trying to decide R-13 vs R-15 wall insulation or fiberglass vs Rockwool?A portion of my remodel required 240sqft of wall insulation. I…
Slope requirements for furnace vent
December 20, 2021

I recently had a high efficiency (Rheem 96v) furnace installed in the unconditioned basement of our 1920's home. The horizontally vented exhaust vents to the side of our house and…
Trouble with Roof Ventilation
December 18, 2021

Hello All,I am new to the fine homebuilding forum and I am going to start with a troubling question about insulation and ventilation. Attached to this post are a few…
Remodel – Adding Exterior Insulation
December 8, 2021

I have a large post and beam home in NH circa 1909. The hone is uninsulated and the wall and ceiling cavities are open. The exterior is painted wood shingles…
Semi finished room in detached, unfinished garage
December 6, 2021

Hello- I am planning to construct a semi finished and somewhat conditioned room in a detached, unfinished garage for a golf simulator. I am located in Massachusetts… The existing building…
Using old oil furnace chimney for ERV exhaust
December 2, 2021

Hi all, I'm installing an ERV in the next little while and I'm thinking of using an old oil furnace (no longer existing - the chimney is capped on the…
Concealed Ducted Mini Split
November 30, 2021

Can anyone elaborate more on these systems? I have a customer with a 3 zone mini split covering half of the first floor and part of a basement. We would…
Need to be boxed?
November 26, 2021

Hello guys, I'm putting fiberglass batts on this attic. Do I have to cover the electrical boxes and light fixtures (see pictures) with something to keep the fiberglass away from…

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