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February 14, 2002

* Is there an easy trick to sliding flex-duct over rigid duct? I always seem to mangle the flex even if the rigid is crimped or comes crimped. Thanks! Seth

February 14, 2002

* I'm to address severe ice dams (8" thick at eaves)and water back-up on 2 year old home in way north Michigan. After several hours in the attic I learned…

February 13, 2002

* While at a home show recently, a representative for an icynene foam installer told me that if I used their product for wall installation, I should only use 2x4…

February 13, 2002

* First the caveat. I'm an amateur home builder, building every few years and moving on. I started researching ISP's as an insulation system for a beam and deck ceiling.…

February 13, 2002

* Here in Pacific Northwest, virtually everyone uses green Douglas Fir for framing. By green is meant: if you rip this stuff it will cover your goggles w/ spray. I…

February 11, 2002

* Posted this message in someone elses thread and got little response. Appreciate your opinions. Building house on shores of upper Lake Mich. Sustained icy winds in the winter and…

February 11, 2002

* We are in the process of refurbishing a small bath which currently has no ventilation, save with the exception of one window. Due to the location of the bath…

February 11, 2002

* I have free-standing hot water radiators fired by oil in my old house. When relocating some of the radiators, the heating guy used some of the black iron pipes…

February 11, 2002

* Did anyone else get just a little chuckle reading the article on air-tight construction in the recent JLC? Particularly the part where the guy said that he's opened walls…

February 9, 2002

* 1. The attic is going to be trussed 24 o.c. I noticed that over time and with gravity the insulation batts would break down to a pancake. Giving the…