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• TruExterior Trim

  有一个独特的情况在修剪that is limiting our options. 1) It's going to be narrow (2") so will need to be ripped.2) It's going to be painted a dark…

• Correcting WRB and Sheathing Issue

  Two issues I noticed today on our remodel. When clearing out some plants on the north side of the house I noticed one corner was not fully covered by the WRB…

• Hardie Soffit Panels Vented & Bugs

  Does anyone have experience with vented Hardie Soffit Panels?Is it worth the effort to install a bug screen behind the panels before installation or are the venting holes are small…

• Window Flashing w/ Siga Products

  Our windows went in this week on a 1955 remodel. I finally got out to the house to check them and was initially surprised by all the windows being taped…

• Sealing an Exterior Outlet

  Is this what I want to properly seal up an exterior outlet with new Hardie Board lap siding? https://www.amazon.com/Arlington-DBVM1W-1-Electrical-Weatherproof-Construction/dp/B004K1G0RM/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B004K1G0RM&psc=1 I bought one to check it out and the flang seems…

• Planning for Solar Panels and Battery Backup

  Still in the middle of a renovation. We're about to remove the mast / overhead power from the house and bury a new line to a panel in the garage.…

• Retrofit Soffit Baffles

  Question about two options I have for soffit baffles on our renovation. More about if one way would be considered 'better' enough for the amount of work.The original plan to…

• Gutter Size Based on Facia Size

  Not exactly a green question, but I know there are many quality builders here.We're remodeling a mid-century house and just had a new roof and 1x8 facia put on.We had…

• Attic Foil to Block RF

  We're in the middle of a remodel and have the attic totally cleaned out. Before (or after) the insulation goes back in I want to install some attic foil to…

• Green Insulation Product for Crawlspace

  I'm looking for options to take our vented crawlspace (1955 ranch) and turn it into a conditioned space (unvented). The crawl space is 3 blocks tall with a dirt floor.…