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Roof Vents
April 3, 2002

Hello- Preparing to build our new house near Tucson, AZ. Will probably GC ourselves, but that isn't the question here. The question is this, the plans are done (at least…
How to seal plastic vapor barrier
April 2, 2002

During a remodel, I pulled the 5/8 sheetrock on an exterior wall that was about 10 years old. Behind it, there was a 6 mil poly used as a vapor…
Icynene – What is it?
April 2, 2002

I am about to insulate my house under construction. Just read a thread about icynene, and it kinda trailed off into La-La Land. Didn't get my questions answered. My sub…
Moisture in ceiling
April 2, 2002

Last year an addition was added to my house. We wanted vaulted (cathedral) ceilings with exposed rafters. The builder put up normal rafters, decking and had blown in insulation with…
Window Tinting Film
April 1, 2002

Hi, I am looking for reccomendations on low-e window tinting films. I would like to cut the ulra-violet and heat transfer of my windows. Is this a DIY project or…
Heating and air ducting question
April 1, 2002

My new house has two heating systems. The one that controls the bedrooms only pushes volumes of air through the master bedroom and upstairs bedroom (both on one side of…
Best system for a superinsulated wall?
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…
a/c duct info web page or forum
April 1, 2002

Anybody know where I can get information on a/c duct work,
ventilate built up roof?
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…
water reducer for slab
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…

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