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Blocking airflow in commercial flex duct

Hello, I maintain a commercial hair studio that the tenants are often affected by hot air flow through the diffuser so I stuffed the duct with Roxul safe and sound to… Hello, I maintain a commercial hair studio that the tenants are often affected by hot air flow through the diffuser so I stuffed the duct with Roxul safe and sound to…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

Is water trapped between slab’s Radon barrier and XPS insulation an issue?

Hello All,We are working on our slab-on-grade foundation.  We received quite a bit of rain and are projected to get more in the coming days.We have the radon barrier (StegoHome)… Hello All,We are working on our slab-on-grade foundation.  We received quite a bit of rain and are projected to get more in the coming days.We have the radon barrier (StegoHome)…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

Insulating and existing building

I have an existing building located in Maine that was never insulated. The exterior is completed. The interior has no finish. Since I don’t have the option of insulating over… I have an existing building located in Maine that was never insulated. The exterior is completed. The interior has no finish. Since I don’t have the option of insulating over…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

All-in-One Heat Pumps

The Ephoca AIO Wall Mount Pro serves as a model for the potential of packaged heat pumps in electrifying multifamily projects The Ephoca AIO Wall Mount Pro serves as a model for the potential of packaged heat pumps in electrifying multifamily projectsAir Conditioning, Heat Pumps, Minisplits, AIO heat pumps, all-in-one heat pumps, Ephoca AIO Wall Mount Pro review, heat pumps for multifamily housing, packaged heat pumpsRead MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

Chinese cabinets- formaldehyde and VOCs – what are the facts? Offgassing period?

I’ve read a lot of articles on imported cabinets and seem to get completely different opinions and results from each article.   I have no clue who to believe…1.  I’ve… I’ve read a lot of articles on imported cabinets and seem to get completely different opinions and results from each article.   I have no clue who to believe…1.  I’ve…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

Any experiences with green residential building in Iowa?

I’m a homeowner in Iowa looking to have a new home built, with airtightness and moisture resistance a top prioirity (because we have had to flee our old home because… I’m a homeowner in Iowa looking to have a new home built, with airtightness and moisture resistance a top prioirity (because we have had to flee our old home because…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

Energy Upgrades in an Old House

Sealing the source of a major air leak, correctly insulating kneewalls, and insulating water pipes go a long way toward improving comfort and energy efficiency in a hot-humid climate Sealing the source of a major air leak, correctly insulating kneewalls, and insulating water pipes go a long way toward improving comfort and energy efficiency in a hot-humid climateHome Performance & Weatherization, air sealing and insulating old house, air sealing kneewalls, attic kneewalls, Energy Upgrades, home weatherization, insulating kneewalls, insulating water pipesRead MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

Floor support check and questions

I am hoping to get confirmation  that I am thinking about the supporting walls (in the basement) for my floor correctly.  House is a 1 story 46’ x 32’, simple… I am hoping to get confirmation  that I am thinking about the supporting walls (in the basement) for my floor correctly.  House is a 1 story 46’ x 32’, simple…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

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