Attached or detached garage

Hi, currently have a 2 car detached garage. I’m adding an addition and contemplating taking down my 2 car garage and adding an attached a single car garage to the… Hi, currently have a 2 car detached garage. I’m adding an addition and contemplating taking down my 2...

minimum slab thickness

The garage/workshop monolithic slab is supposed to have a 12″ thickened edge, 6″ thick for the rest of it; there’s gravel fill inside the thickened edge. In the process of… The garage/workshop monolithic slab is supposed to have a 12″ thickened...

Can I glue missed nails on exterior wall sheathing

We had a new addition added to our home, Exterior walls, sheathing, wrapping, and siding all put up without sheathing inspection. The inspector said a 2 ft section had missed… We had a new addition added to our home, Exterior walls, sheathing, wrapping, and siding all...

Are there any alternatives to painting pvc trim

Hi everyone,I’m a homeowner Long Island ny. Switching to vinyl siding. To improve the overall look of the house, I’m deciding to upgrade and use pvc trim for the corners,… Hi everyone,I’m a homeowner Long Island ny. Switching to vinyl siding. To improve the overall...

Sealing SIP Roof

I’ve seen several posts on the perils and difficulty of adequately air sealing SIP roofs and wanted to ask a few questions and get some input.  Our SIP roof was… I’ve seen several posts on the perils and difficulty of adequately air sealing SIP roofs and...
Subscribe to Emails | Homeowners

Subscribe to Emails | Homeowners

Sign up for MBPA newsletters that cover the latest on Minnesota Building Performance

You have Successfully Subscribed!