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September 14, 2024

MG.I have a referral question for a reliable Orange County contractor.long time Ohio buddy has a son there that is having trouble finding one.Any luck you’re in or near Orange…

September 12, 2024

I was recommending Rockwool to my brother in law last week.I opened my Lowes app to send a link to the bags of R-15.I almost fell out of the chair.A…

September 10, 2024

I am building my retirement home in Northern Wisconsin.  I have a 2x6 wall and OSB sheathing.  I am using 1.5" foam on the exterior of the wall assembly.  My…

September 9, 2024

Working through the design for my first modern desert house with a flat roof. (See attached rendering, roof/ceiling plan, and roof detail.) Definitely out of my comfort zone so any…

September 8, 2024

I have a ranch in the Northeast from 1975. It is basic construction with a full basement. The exterior is sheathing, Hardie wrap, 1/2" foam board, and Hardie board. All…

September 4, 2024

The deck attached to my house is 36 years old and was built when the house was.Deck is 12' X 12' and attached to the house via a ledger.  4"…

September 3, 2024

I'm familiar with the current, UL 2158A transition requirements, and up to 35' rigid from transition to venting with damper, with no more than 2( 90°) turns, no venting shall be…

September 2, 2024

Long story short my house was handicap home at one point which required a fire push door and fire escape for 2nd story.The door is inefficient at keeps bugs and…

September 1, 2024

Siding a sun room with 2 screened in walls and curious about siding details. (12x20)I have BlueSkin house wrap and planning to put primed pine ship lap siding.The room should…

September 1, 2024

Hello everyone, I am building a house in which my windows will be recessed in 2 5/16. After googling some images, I like the clean and modern look of some…