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December 5, 2013

Hi. I'm in the process of adding and replacing badly needed insulation to my un-conditioned attic. The floor joists are 2x4 16" o.c. and there is existing 1/2" ply on the…

December 5, 2013

Do they still sell unfaced fiberglass insulation in perforated plastic?  I remember seeing something like this several years ago.  I need to add some insulation to my attic in an…

December 5, 2013

Given a stud wall with OSB sheathing and filled with closed cell foam and northern climate; is it OK to put rigid foam on top of the sheathing in order…

December 4, 2013

I am doing a non-vented roof on my house in Nashville Tennessee.  It has large 3' 6" overhangs. Should I vent them even though the roof is not?

December 4, 2013

I am finishing a non- vented cathedral ceiling in Nashville Tennessee and using  open cell spray foam. The local contractors are saying to use only 6" in the roof that…

December 4, 2013

Hi All I'd like to know if anyone has recently used closed cell foam to insulate your house in Michigan?   1   What was your experience (did it perform…

December 4, 2013

Hello.  I have a furnace that's 41 years old.  I haven't seen any identifier of the brand name, except for the letters 'GH'.  Anyone know what this may stand for?…

December 2, 2013

What is/are the benifit(s) of a Leeds Certification.  Can't someone just build to the standards and forego the expense of certification?

November 30, 2013

(Sorry, this is a repost--I originally posted in wrong forum.)   Hi,  My first post here--did some digging, but didn't find *exactly* what I was looking for in terms of…

November 25, 2013

Hi All, Working up a design for a 28 x 40 shop for working on cars.  The plan is to heat the building so I can work in the winter…