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• Capillary Break or Adhesive?

  I'm getting ready to start framing a bedroom in our basement. I was planning to use a strip of foam sill sealer beneath my bottom plate. However, I was also…

• Moisture on Foundation Wall

  I'm in CZ4 and installed 1.5" foil-faced XPS to my basement walls over the last few months. We've gotten significant rain in the last week and I've been anxiously checking…

• Working With Contractors Unfamiliar With Green Building Practices

  怎么每个人都find their ability to work with contractors on some of these various green initiatives or best practices in general that might fall outside the trades' typical workflow?…

• Insulating Mud Sill and Electrical Panel

  Hi, I’m trying to install 1.5” Rigid foam tight to my Mudsill. My electrician stapled wire runs along about half of it and I really don’t want to reroute all…

• Solar Sump Pump

  This isn't really a green building question, but I know there plenty of informed commenters on this site so it's worth asking here. The World Wide Web didn't have much…

• Air Seal Sill Plate

  There is a small ledge, maybe 2" wide at the top of the foundation wall where I could try to fasten rigid. My problem is there are obstructions all around…

• All or Nothing

  I've spent more time reading posts on here than I care to admit. The solutions, creativity, and community are incredible and thoughtful. So much so that I'm not sure this…

• Basement Wall – Insulation with Interior Drain Tile & Steel Bracing

  Background: I am in the early stages for a basement finish and want it to be as comfortable as possible - plans are drawn but I want to get out…