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• LED strip lighting rough-in — what am I missing?

  I've seen a number of articles promoting the use of adhesive LED strip for various purposes -- indirect lighting behind moldings, task & accent lighting in cabinetry, etc. But, I've…

• Inline air filter boxes

  I've built in an 8" intake duct for an ERV + kitchen ventilation makeup air, and I'd like to include decent filtration on it -- the kitchen makeup air path…

• Insulating a Short Basement

  My latest dilemma in my retrofit project: I'd like to insulate the basement, and (perhaps more importantly) seal the walls & slab. The current slab, while dry, has some cracks,…

• Nice recessed LEDs for a reasonable budget?

  I'm finally getting to the point of electrical wiring in my project, and I'm running into an issue with lighting. I have some areas that I want to use recessed…

• Ridge transition detail from EPDM to asphalt shingles?

  Hi experts, I've got a roofing question for y'all. The front half of my house is an 8/12 pitch roof, that will be covered in regular asphalt shingles. Most of…

• Multiple Panels on One Feeder

  这不是专门瞿绿色建筑estion, but I know there are people here who likely have experience with these parts of the NEC. (Diagram attached for reference) My current…

• Drip Edge for EPDM Roofing

  I'm putting an EPDM membrane (Carlisle SAT EPDM) on a low-slope (~1.8:12 / 9 degrees) roof. I've seen plenty of details with various types of edge termination -- generally the…

• A Look at Sealant Terminology

  One of the learning curve issues I keep coming across on things related to construction is generic / vague terminology surrounding certain products. I've posted in the past about types…

• Low-Slope Roof Insulation Retrofit

  Zone 5 (Ohio) A section of my house has a low-slope roof (just under 2:12), with a couple layers of built up roofing of some sort (asphalt-y / granular lower…

• Exposed Intello Plus Membrane in Attic

  I know this is ultimately a matter for my local code official to answer, but I'd like to know if there's any clear guidance on this before approaching them: Is…