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• Need Recommendation for an Electric Heater

  I'm building a home office that includes two separate spaces, separated by a sound-proofed wall. (i.e. no penetrations in that wall if at all possible. It's framed with double 2x4…

• Cellulose Drying Potential / Vapor Retarder

  I'm building a single-story 36x40 foot office next door to my house. Here are the details: Double-stud walls (2x4's, total depth of 9.25" before sheathing.) Sheathing will be Zip panel,…

• Why are these windows leaking?

  我们在我们的新房子安装Intus windows. The walls are double stud, 2x4 walls, 11½" thick. Insulation is dense-packed cellulose. The exterior sheathing is Zip panel, all seams taped.…

• Heat pump water heater—in Maine?

  We are nearing the end of construction on our house. We're on an island in Maine. The house is 2,400 sq ft., including about 600 s.f. of walk-in basement in…