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• Strata International

  I've come across a new to me building technology which is being utilized in the Phoenix area. It is essentially the inverse of ICF. 8 inch EPS core for the…

• Triple pane vs. double pane in Phoenix

  Im at the point where I have to narrow down my material choices for my new home build. Im in PHX, living in a home built like this : //m.etiketa4.com/blogs/dept/qa-spotlight/why-are-houses-built-way…

• Looking for long enough cap nails

  Can any provide me with their source of getting large enough caps for a 5 inch or so nail in order to hang 3 inch thick EPS foam on exterior…

• Exterior foam application and window details

  Im in Phoenix about 6 months away from starting my build. I was thinking about upgrading my exterior foam from 1.5" to 3" EPS. The window detailing is where my…

• Conditioned attic with vented roof deck

  I am planning on building a conditioned attic space in my new home. I was going to vent the roof deck by adding 1x4 furring strips and then a second…

• Enduramax?

  Anyone with any experience with Enduramax by Oldcastle Architectural? The product looks like it could be a great way to add stone veneer to a OSB sheathed home. Adding the…

• 2×6 studs 24″ on center and spray foam or SIPs construction?

  I'm planning a build a very basic 4 corner, single gable house around 1700-2000 sq ft. I'm wanting to have a very efficient home when finished as I am planning…

• How to install bathroom exhausts in an airtight house?

  I am in the planning stage of my new home build. I am planning on using advance framing techniques with 2x6 studs, 2" polyiso rigid foam on the exterior, open…