Where to locate HVAC ducts in vented crawlspace

I’m in climate 4c (Pacific northwest) and looking to put HVAC ducts in a vented crawlspace of a future build.  Vented crawlspaces do well here in the PNW and I… I’m in climate 4c (Pacific northwest) and looking to put HVAC ducts in a vented crawlspace of a...

Simulated performance model – Underinsulating homes

A number of home builders in our area use a simulated performance model to pass residential energy code. The current code is based on 2015 IECC. But instead of following… A number of home builders in our area use a simulated performance model to pass residential...

Continuous Insulation of a brick building

Hi Folks,I have a house in Massachusetts built in 1989. The exterior walls are all brick. I am wondering if I can wrap the house with a 6 or 8… Hi Folks,I have a house in Massachusetts built in 1989. The exterior walls are all brick. I am wondering if I can wrap the...

Clerestory Valley – How to divert water?

Hello,I’ve been designing a home addition and trying to think through some of the roof details.  The roof will be TPO membrane and is fairly low slope.  The new addition… Hello,I’ve been designing a home addition and trying to think through some of the...
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