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...construction of a slab on grade that will have only liquid forces acting down on it? I don’t know what you mean by liquid forces, but the amount of concrete nee...

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...construction strategies that I've read about, and I put what seem more "high-yield" at the top of the list, and the lower yield stuff at the bottom. I'd love to...

...construction and renovation guide pages are geared towards to the most harsh an unforgiving climates . If you can build a sustainable home here, you can build o...

...construction with this material for creating good insulation and modern look. Charred wood or carbonized wood siding, also known as Shou Sugi Ban, is a a matter...

The building will be in U.S. climate zone 4. 60 inches of annual rain. Hot and very dry summers. Since it is wildfire prone, fire resistance is needed. Simple ...

...construction project where one floor is subgrade. It has a cement wall on three sides that the contractor insured me was prepared to be mold resistant. He put s...

...construction method? There is no reason why a timber frame house can’t be as well insulated and airtight as a stick frame house. Depending on the wall assembly ...

...construction of our new house shortly, with the basement it will be 3 stories, we will have hot water radiant floor heating on all three levels as our main heat...

...construction details and code guidelines? An Earthship does not work well in a cold climate . They lack a few key components to be considered an ‘eco friendly’,...

I am looking at your example of a slab on grade construction technique and wondering how you finish the exterior of the footing insulation once the forms are r...

...construction from interior to exterior is 1/2 " drywall, 2x3 strapping filled with fibergalss insulation, 6 mil vapor barrier, 2x6 wall with fiberglass insulati...

...construction so have time to modify the design. 1) Do you recommend installing one? 2) If so, any tips on how to go about it? or particular brands/systems you'd...

...construction, the builder didn't immediately seal around the basement windows before he installed the insulation in the basement. Subsequently it probably raine...

...construction build that will be energy star certified. Choosing the best air exchanger for a home starts with choosing between an HRV and and ERV (Heat Recovery...

...construction drawings, if we opted for this approach for the foundation? 6) We would like if possible to use local people as primary constructors, and we are ...

I'm evaluating several wall construction methods like ICF, Double stud wall, and pre-built wall assemblies. What can you tell me about your experience with pre...