Recent Q&A

• Airtight drywall approach — very uneven top plates / studs

  Hi, I have a question regarding the airtight drywall approach and very uneven top plates. We are currently gut remodeling a post-WW2 single-story Cape Cod. One of the many issues…

• Ideal roof overhang length?

  I think I have decided on the wall assembly that I want to use but by the sounds of it it spend time concentrating on the wall but very little…

• Tempering water for domestic hot water

  HI, I’m looking to build an Insulated Raft or Frost Protected Shallow Foundation single story in zone 6. I have a few questions regarding waste water heat recovery and tempering…

• Best wall system for a 200+ year home?

  Hi I am still in the planning phases of designing a home in zone 6. I was recently looking at building a ~R50 double stud wall with a 3/4" rain…

• Air barrier material and location

  I have several questions involving wall systems. I live in Michigan, Sanilac county (zone 6). 7133 HDD, 477 CDD. We are about 1.75 miles inland west of Lake Huron. I…