Basement Walls and Concrete-Free Slab

I really enjoyed the great article by Josh Salinger, “Inside the Concrete-Free Slab.” https://www.finehomebuilding.com/project-guides/insulation/concrete-free-slabWe are building a cabin out in the Columbia Gorge (near Carson, WA), and we would like to… I...

Controlling heat gain on western-facing glazing?

Hi GBA,Trying to prevent solar heat gain from cooking interior spaces through a large amount of west-facing glazing and hoping to pick the collective brain here for suggestions.Notes:* Two gable… Hi GBA,Trying to prevent solar heat gain from cooking interior spaces...

HVAC for a Slab-on-Grade Home

What is the best heating and cooling system for a single-story house without a basement or crawlspace? What is the best heating and cooling system for a single-story house without a basement or crawlspace?Air Conditioning, Basements and Crawl Spaces, Design,...

Radon fan in cathedral ceiling

Hi, I have a vaulted ceiling and am installing a passive radon system beneath my concrete free slab using standard methods (new construction). If my radon test fails I will… Hi, I have a vaulted ceiling and am installing a passive radon system beneath my concrete free...
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