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• High Performance Details for Pole Barn Structure

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• EPS foam density for use under concrete slabs and around stem wall

  Hi everyone, I'm right at the point where I need to purchase some EPS foam for our slab foundation / stem wall on a residential net zero project. I've read…

• Rigid foam, vapor barriers, and moisture issue avoidance

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• Air sealing the building envelope while avoiding moisture issues

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• Best DIY exterior wall cavity insulation for 2×6 wall with exterior rigid foam

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• Dense-packed cellulose contractor in Yakima or Ellensburg area?

  希望exhaust my resources in a search for an insulation contractor who will install dense-packed cellulose for my walls. My contractor and I have not been successful in our…

• Exterior Rigid Foam Under Sheathing?

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• Net zero construction in Yakima, WA — Climate Zone 5B

  Hi there, I have been a frequent reader of this website over the last couple years and didn't see an article that addressed a few questions I have run into…