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Hi, when flashing windows with integral j channel is there some sort of kick out flashing at the bottom to divert water out over (vinyl) siding when it flows down…

My garden shed is built. I am cladding with 10” half log white pine, horizontally. I would like to add exterior insulation under the pine. The windows are already installed. what products are…

I'm working on a house, in Climate Zone 6. The walls are wood framed with vapor barrier (membrain) on the interior. They are sheathed with 5/8" CDX plywood, then Blueskin…

Help me get out of my head on this one. We are in the process of finishing a 10x12 shed kit. Ultimately it will be conditioned space: not sure if we…

Hi, we have a 1870 square foot duplex with 3 floors. The first floor is one unit and the second and third floors are another. Currently there's a natural gas…

Does anyone know if both layers of EPS (exterior/interior) count towards the required R-value in a FPSF. In particular, the vertical R-value needed. Or, is it just the thickness of…

Hey All,One more wood siding question for the group. I know that many recommend against a stone veneer with wood sheathing and framing (even when done right with multiple drainage…

I had aeroseal applied in my house and there was a large leak due to lack of proper seal on ducts . as a result I need to use an…

Hi all, In looking through the Q&A forum, I see a number of questions with very similar details to mine, but given the stakes I'd like to make sure I get…

For my new home build I'm spec'ing waterproofing of below-grade foundation walls with something like Tremco Tuff-N-Dri.That's based on reading as much as I could find about this topic, including…

Adoption, enforcement, and execution mean more than the determination

Hi all, I’m installing a “outie” round Upvc window (flush with exterior insulation), then 1/2” furring strips and vertical metal panel siding.  My original trim detail is unfortunately no longer…

I am in zone 2.  I am working on repairing a storm-damaged house that was built in about 1914 and is not air sealed. It was added onto in 2000…

We are located in northern NJ. We are starting an energy retrofit. We will have 3” mineral wool on the exterior walls. For the exterior roof deck, should we go…

I'm currently in the midst of a fairly substantial interior remodel and part of the renovation is completely gutting and reinstalling a bathroom beneath an unvented dormer. We found a…

Hi, I have a recently renovated 100 year old home (2100sq ft on 3 floors)  with a newly installed Vanee V150E75NT installed alongside a small air handler.  The unit claims to…

We are looking for the best way to heat water off grid. I would like to avoid propane. We have a 14.5kw solar system. I’ve been going back and forth…

Hey All,I know versions of this question have been asked before, and i've spent a good bit of time reading similar questions /responses/recommendations from over the years. I also know…

Problem statement - new construction, slab on grade with R10 slab edge insulation - How to install entry door with extended Endura sillIn the attached detail I'm showing a concept…

ACCA Manual J isn't the only method for sizing heating and cooling systems