Discussion Forum
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Correct construction for soffit at shingles
This year some cowbirds nested in my soffit. It seems (maybe) the shingles wilted and exposed a hole in the construction. I notice on the other side of the shingled…
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bath exhaust through soffit and overhand construction
I am upgrading my large bath exhaust fan. The room is ~170 sqr feet. The builder put in a noisy 80cfm fan, feeding what looks like a 3in non-insulated flex…
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Why chip the sheetrock
I built a house a while back and when the doors/windows and sheetrock went in, the builder chipped away the sheet rock around the doors and windows. maybe 1/4 inch…
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What’s wrong with this flooring?
I have tongue and groove, red oak, 3/4 inch x 2 1/2 wood flooring, and am getting a gap during the winter (attached 3 pictures). The house is about 2…
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Latent heat gain
I received two HVAC load calculations from my builder and I have a question regarding why some of the numbers changed. The second calculation was needed because the first one…
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What happened to the fireplace?
It seems that house over the last few decades do not include real fireplaces. Gas logs, which are considered 'visual appliances' are typical. Direct vent units can put out heat…
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Working with GC to avoid pitfalls
i have been researching insulation and HVAC and finding some disturbing information. Many of the problems are considered "normal" or 'standard' construction practices, though clearly they should not be. And…
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NG water heater in attic
I am building a custom home and my builder asked me if I wanted to go with a tank water heater, a tankless water heater and/or a recirculation system. I…
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Can you have too many windows?
I am working with a builder on a custom home, over 4,000 sqr feet. Is it possible to have too many windows? Looking through Houzz, I see walls made out…