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April 1, 2002

I'm looking for comments and opinions on the best way to achieve R-25 or higher in a conventionally framed wall. I'm not interested in using SIPs. Also what is the…

April 1, 2002

Anybody know where I can get information on a/c duct work,

April 1, 2002

    Hello out there. I have a situation where I am insulating over exposed framing and deck. I will use 2 x 4 on edge with ridgid foam in between…

March 31, 2002

A "mason" is pouring a 5" slab over sand,sheet plastic, 2" rigid insulation, wire and PEX tubing. This is for a 2 car garage on a house we are working…

March 31, 2002

I am thinking about buying a lot that is solid rock.  Would build a house on a slab.  What is the best technique to inulate under the slab, and/or the…

March 30, 2002

Black Hawk Builders of Tahlequah, Oklahoma uses a modified form of ICF by placing the rigid foam board insulation (RFBI) inside the forms before pouring the concrete. It seems to…

March 29, 2002

Hi all, I was wondering what knowledge you all have of running gas line with the fairly new (to me) plastic tubing gas lines. Is this a wonderful advance to…

March 29, 2002

My question is in reference to HRV duct placement. Is moisture laden air affected by gravity? I know that the warmer air is, the more moisture it can hold, but…

March 29, 2002

I just had a York package unit delivered and installed today. While the tech was unboxing the unit he said he had some good news, they were giving me a…

March 28, 2002

i installed some louvered intake vents that open when power is applied with attic fans some years ago and can't find a source now