Can I extend the life of this foundation?

I recently bought a mid-century ranch built in 1955 (Southwestern NH / Climate Zone 5A) that was cobbled together in phases over the years with several different foundation types. One… I recently bought a mid-century ranch built in 1955 (Southwestern NH / Climate Zone...

Double stud wall with plywood panel siding

Hi everyone! I recently purchased a house in climate zone 7 in Alaska and was planning on upgrading in the insulation on the house (built in 1990). I have been reading… Hi everyone! I recently purchased a house in climate zone 7 in Alaska and was planning on upgrading...

Flashing confusion

I’m planning to replace the (painted) cedar B & B siding on our 1960’s ranch style home and am somewhat confused on the subject of flashing.  The house is sited… I’m planning to replace the (painted) cedar B & B siding on our 1960’s ranch style home and am...

Panasonic Intelli Balance Timer Wiring

Hello folks,I see that there has been a few threads regarding wiring the wall switch ( ERV on/standby) switch as well as boost switches for the intelli-balance line of ERVs.I’ll… Hello folks,I see that there has been a few threads regarding wiring the wall...

WRB: Peel & stick or liquid applied to compete with zip?

Pricing out options for my upcoming build.  Zip panel plus tape carries roughly a $0.50/sqft premium over commodity OSB.  Are there any peel and stick or liquid applied WRBs that… Pricing out options for my upcoming build.  Zip panel plus tape carries roughly a...
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