Finishing Concrete Porch and Piers

I’m preparing to frame my covered porch so I can start roofing my house in NY state. Before I do that, I need to figure out my concrete detail. I already… I’m preparing to frame my covered porch so I can start roofing my house in NY state. Before I do...

18 HVAC Design Mistakes in Custom Homes

Many HVAC problems start on the drawing board. Here are common design mistakes that lead to poor airflow, comfort issues, and inefficient systems. Many HVAC problems start on the drawing board. Here are common design mistakes that lead to poor airflow, comfort issues,...

Encapsulated attic – dehumidification

My house (Climate zone 4A) has a small attic (200sf), which is encapsulated with 4″ of polyiso above the roof deck, mineral wool batts in the rafter space and an… My house (Climate zone 4A) has a small attic (200sf), which is encapsulated with 4″ of...

Insulating Joist Bay No Sill Plate 1960 Home

I have a house built in 1960 in Climate Zone 4A.  I am looking to insulate or at least air seal the rim joist bays along with insulating the basement… I have a house built in 1960 in Climate Zone 4A.  I am looking to insulate or at least air seal the rim joist bays...

Slow Down to Move Fast using Integrated Design

Integrated design in residential construction: why early builder involvement improves cost, quality, and coordination Integrated design in residential construction: why early builder involvement improves cost, quality, and coordinationDesign, Budgets and Cost Control,...
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