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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

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

Good afternoon all,Can anyone direct me to good information on detailing envelopes and foundations for climate zone 3b?  Thanks Good afternoon all,Can anyone direct me to good information on detailing envelopes and foundations for climate zone 3b?  ThanksRead MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

I’ve got a leaky house from the 1980s. I live in the Pacific Northwest near the ocean where the climate is fairly moderate. I’d like to keep the house at… I’ve got a leaky house from the 1980s. I live in the Pacific Northwest near the ocean where the climate is fairly moderate. I’d like to keep the house at…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

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I’m replacing a large skylight that is presently glazed with 25mm multiwall polycarbonate. To minimise heat loss, I want to reglaze with two sheets of the same 25mm stuff, and… I’m replacing a large skylight that is presently glazed with 25mm multiwall polycarbonate. To minimise heat loss, I want to reglaze with two sheets of the same 25mm stuff, and…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

We are working towards getting a home built on our land, but it is taking much longer than expected. In the meantime, we have considered adding essential items to the… We are working towards getting a home built on our land, but it is taking much longer than expected. In the meantime, we have considered adding essential items to the…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

Hi. We’re planning the final phase of a renovation including insulating the exterior walls on a 1926 two story bungalow. Question is if/how to upgrade the house wrap. Current assembly… Hi. We’re planning the final phase of a renovation including insulating the exterior walls on a 1926 two story bungalow. Question is if/how to upgrade the house wrap. Current assembly…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

So we have a 500 CFM vent hood going into a “pretty good” home , old construction climate 6b.clean water is becoming more urgent …. So we have a 500 CFM vent hood going into a “pretty good” home , old construction climate 6b.clean water is becoming more urgent ….Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

I stumbled across this which explains Flooid’s method to cascade heat pumps for creater efficiency.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSgv5NwtByk I stumbled across this which explains Flooid’s method to cascade heat pumps for creater efficiency.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSgv5NwtBykRead MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor