Floor joist on brick foundation wall

Hello. The house is in northern NJ and was built around 1895. Please see attached photo of floor joist resting on the foundation brick wall. Some of the bricks are… Hello. The house is in northern NJ and was built around 1895. Please see attached photo of floor joist...

Should we insulate our basement walls

We’re building a house in zone 3 with a finished walkout basement with 8” poured concrete walls.  Our code requirements are to insulate the ceiling with R19, rim joists and… We’re building a house in zone 3 with a finished walkout basement with 8” poured concrete...

Better than Fujitsu?

Is the Fujitsu mini-split still at the top of the performance charts (for 1:1, compact duct)?The new Fujitsu aouh18luas1 has lower COPs at 47° and 17°F.I see the Daikin RZQ18TAVJU… Is the Fujitsu mini-split still at the top of the performance charts (for 1:1, compact...

Sealant for air barrier

Hi,I am looking for a sealant for the WRB which is also my air barrier, but I am hoping for something that is sold in the large box stores (DAP,… Hi,I am looking for a sealant for the WRB which is also my air barrier, but I am hoping for something that is sold in the...
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