My father is building a detached garage, and we are planning to put insulation in the ceiling within the next couple weeks. I know that we will need ventilation baffles…
According to 2015 IRC Section N1102.2.4: “Access doors from conditioned spaces to unconditioned spaces such as attics and crawl spaces shall be weatherstripped and insulated to a level equivalent to…
Our Habitat affiliate (Greenville, SC) just received a $12,000 tool grant, and we are trying to figure out how to best utilize these funds. Obviously, only we know what we…
I work with Habitat for Humanity in upstate SC (zone 3), and we are looking to incorporate advanced framing techniques, one being the use of a single top plate, rather…
I work with Habitat for Humanity in upstate SC (zone 3 - warm-humid), and we are researching practices to improve the energy efficiency of the houses we build. We have…
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Ventilation baffles over lean-to?
My father is building a detached garage, and we are planning to put insulation in the ceiling within the next couple weeks. I know that we will need ventilation baffles…
How do I insulate the attic stairs to R-38?
According to 2015 IRC Section N1102.2.4: “Access doors from conditioned spaces to unconditioned spaces such as attics and crawl spaces shall be weatherstripped and insulated to a level equivalent to…
What tools to order for a tool grant?
Our Habitat affiliate (Greenville, SC) just received a $12,000 tool grant, and we are trying to figure out how to best utilize these funds. Obviously, only we know what we…
Studs for use with a single top plate
I work with Habitat for Humanity in upstate SC (zone 3), and we are looking to incorporate advanced framing techniques, one being the use of a single top plate, rather…
Seeking insulation recommendations
I work with Habitat for Humanity in upstate SC (zone 3 - warm-humid), and we are researching practices to improve the energy efficiency of the houses we build. We have…