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• 24k btu Mitsubishi H2i one-to-one

  I've never prescribed a large Mitsubishi unit- working on two retrofits now where a larger size indoor unit is needed. A 24k btu wall mounted air handler would be ideal…

• Rebuilding a troublesome Micky Moused roof assembly

  I've stumbled across a troubled 1960's chalet. Worse than carpenter ants, it's been attacked by an amateur carpenter!I'm contracted to replace the roof and add insulation in the process as…

• One layer of exterior foam in climate zone 5

  I'm sourcing materials for a project in the Seacoast area of New Hampshire. I'd planned on standard 2x6 construction with an engineered roof. My intention was 2 layers of 2"…

• Thermal break with TJI rafters

  I'm a New Hampshire based builder- close to beginning construction on a small spec house. I'd like to build to a higher standard which has unique challenges: most new construction…