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• Liquid Flash Zip System Expiration Time

  I bought some zip liquid flash from Amazon. I can’t seem to find the expiration date on the tube. Builder gave me some from local lumberyard and it has a…

• ERV ducts – shared with HVAC or exclusive

  Hello All,We are building a nearly 6000 sqft two story home for 4 occupants. A few folks in the home have big time allergies. So we want to get the…

• ERV ducting question

  Hi All, I live in Nashville. We are building a 5800 sqft two story custom home, with 5 bedrooms and an office. Our builder is planning on using the ducted…

• Help with thermally broken steel doors

  Hello all,climate zone 4a, Nashville.we are planning for a steel 60 x 96 inch double steel front entry door, each with 8 lights. There is a thermally broken and non-thermally…

• Aerobarrier Insulation and Zip System Sheathing

  All, thank you for reading. My builder is planning on using aero barrier. It’s an expensive belt and suspenders approach. I’m fine with the costs. We aren’t planning to use…

• What to Discuss When Meeting with an Architect and an Energy Consultant

  Hi all, thanks for taking the time to read my post. I appreciate the thoughtfulness and insights you all have goal: pretty good house I live in Nashville, climate zone…

• Question about lavardera USA new wall with a twist.

  So I think I understand the New USA Wall that Greg Lavardera advocates.I live in climate zone 4 in Nashville TN. I am not having much luck finding builders who…

• Finding Contractor for Exterior Rigid Foam Installation

  Hi everyone, Thanks for taking a look. I really appreciate all the great information I’ve learned from this site and forum. I live in Nashville Tennessee climate zone 4. What…