Zip Tape got wet in rain — can I still use

Sheathing crew–surprise surprise!–failed to roll the ZIP tape immediately after installing and we got a big rain shower today that caused water to get behind the tape and bubble, plus… Sheathing crew–surprise surprise!–failed to roll the ZIP...

Loads and Deflection on XPS Insulated Interior Footings

We’re building a single-story, slab on grade house out in rural Washington State. Very heavy snow loads at 134 psf. Shed roof uses large exposed Glulam Beams often on bearing… We’re building a single-story, slab on grade house out in rural Washington...

Closed Cell Foam on Rublestone Basement – Zone 5A

Hello,Here is the scenario:  Zone 5A with a basement 7′ high, there is NO bulk water issues as the exterior grading diverts the water properly. The basement does NOT have… Hello,Here is the scenario:  Zone 5A with a basement 7′ high, there is NO bulk water...

Cold roof detail Zone 5A

Hello,I have designed the attached cold roof detail.  Now that the project is about to start, I have been thinking on modifying the insulation setup.  I want to use a… Hello,I have designed the attached cold roof detail.  Now that the project is about to start, I have...
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