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October 28, 2015

I received two HVAC load calculations from my builder and I have a question regarding why some of the numbers changed.  The second calculation was needed because the first one…

October 22, 2015

 Hi Guys, I’ve read a few post already on how to do this but non discussed a system with multiple zones. On my system I can close off the zone…

October 15, 2015

We're building a house with an indoor pool.  We would like to avoid spray foam due to the associated health and environmental concerns.  We are using cellulose in the other…

October 13, 2015

FHB - I had an ice dam last winter over the garage bay.  three exterior walls (all insulated) with soffit venting and a roof can in the attic space.  i…

October 12, 2015

I am designing my first house that I would like to build for myself  in the South Carolina Upstate, and I have a question about the exterior wall. The house…

October 5, 2015

A 1200 sq ft house built for Habitat for Humanity.  Waal insulation is open cell foam with 14 inches of blown in cellulose in the attic. The house earned a…

September 16, 2015

Hi all, I've had a Mantis G Class, mady by Empire Systems, fireplace for almost 3 years and have had a series of problems with it, right from the beginning,…

September 6, 2015

Hi, all! I'm in the design phase for a house for myself outside of Asheville, NC and am trying to figure out which direction to take the HVAC in.  Our…

August 19, 2015

I have conflicking information from multple sources. I will be doing a vinyl siding project (first one) the customer wants house wrap and fanfold insulation. should the insulation be installed…

August 18, 2015

I'm trying to develop some research for spray foam insulation vs. other forms of insulation. I've heard spray foam can really help when it comes to environmental issues, etc.  If…