Exterior rockwool furring strips meets window buck

We are currently midway an exterior insulation project that includes 2″ of rockwool comfortboard 80 held in place with 3/4″ plywood furring strips.  the plan is to finish with hardie… We are currently midway an exterior insulation project that includes...

Large cracks in 80 year old foundation

A recent deck replacement on my circa 1890 home has led to me discovering some worrisome foundation issues. Even ostensibly simple jobs on my home lead to the peeling of… A recent deck replacement on my circa 1890 home has led to me discovering some worrisome...

Water-Saving Fixtures: An Updated Selection

A selection of products designed for water conservation that starts at the tap A selection of products designed for water conservation that starts at the tapUncategorized, bathroom faucets, faucets, kitchen faucets, low-flow faucets, low-flow showerheads, low-flow...

Is the thermal bridging of LVLs over roof too risky?

We’re building in SE Wisconsin (zone 5) using monopoly framing and continuous exterior  insulation.  One part of the house has very large overhangs on the front and the back over… We’re building in SE Wisconsin (zone 5) using monopoly framing and...
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