what if a chimney is not used, but cannot be removed?

Hello! I am a (volunteer) trustee of a condo association. Our building is a historic school, originally built 1898. It was converted to condos in 1987. Climate zone 5A (Massachusetts).Our… Hello! I am a (volunteer) trustee of a condo association. Our building is a...

Strange Floor Assembly

Hey everyone, This site has been so helpful for my strange reno/build Qs.So here is another!We have a bit of a strange floor assembly. It’s a 1950s classic split level. Subfloors… Hey everyone, This site has been so helpful for my strange reno/build Qs.So here...

Exterior Insulation and Window Buck Termination Point

Hey All,Our windows are on there way so I’ve been reviewing the plan details for them.  Does it make sense that the window buck and thus the window’s nail flange… Hey All,Our windows are on there way so I’ve been reviewing the plan details for them. ...

Q decking, insulation, and vapor barrier

We’re building a house and the plans call for a screened in porch over a concrete slab. The design calls for full foundation wall heights with no basement access—the void… We’re building a house and the plans call for a screened in porch over a concrete slab. The...
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