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• Recommend a CO Monitor

  I'm looking at buying a CO monitor that I can leave in properties for a few days at a time to check things.Doesn't need to be wearable.Can anyone recommend a…

• Exposed Rigid Foam in crawlspace. Which thermal Standard?

  I’ll be installing R-10 rigid foam board on some crawlspace walls and I’m trying to avoid having to drywall over it. I’m wanting a fire rated, foil faced foam product…

• Flanged exterior electrical box

  I'm searching for a single gang flanged exterior electrical box and am having trouble locating one. I'm sure I've seen one but don't remember where. Application: Wall sheathing Zip R6…

• Sheathing to concrete gap fill

  Have a semi odd scenario.1950's house, Zone 4A for referenceNorth facing alcove front porchOriginally the siding was installed and then the concrete front porch was poured. I am removing the…

• Window coatings and solar gain

  I've got a big window unit I'm replacing. It is 120x66 RO, picture window with 24" casement flankers. I'm set on a Kolbe fiberglass unit to match the rest of…

• HVAC contact in KC

  I'm looking for a new HVAC guy in the Kansas City Area. I'm about to start a job that's more demanding of an understanding of Building Science than the guy…

• Zip R bottom detail

  I remember seeing a sealing detail for ZIP R panels at the panel to foundation intersection. The detail had a piece of treated lumber pinned to the foundation below the…

• Roof insulation plan double check

  I recently went back and listened to Martin's FHB podcast interview and now feel the desire to run my addition roof insulation plan by you guys. I'm in zone 4A,…

• Best existing cavity insulation options?

  First time posting here. I'm a remodeler / house flipper by trade. I'm planning an addition to my personal 1953 ranch on the northern edge of Zone 4A. Hot Humid summers,…