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Can you mount heavy objects to a Passive House Larsen truss wall?
Posted by Jay Stevenson
July 3, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
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What is the best way to insulate the exterior walls of an older home?
Posted by Geoff Kavanagh
June 30, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
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What is the best exterior Wall and Roof Rigid Insulation for a barn renovation?
Posted by Ron Busch
June 27, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
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Why is there mold on particle board outside vapor barrier on new addition?
Posted by Christine ML
June 7, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
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How can I heat a bedroom above a garage?
Posted by Steve Dulmage
April 30, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
Can you add external insulation to a brick home?
Posted by Rachel Kaiser
April 2, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
1 response
Can Rockwool be installed over Type II EPS?
Posted by Brian Bonnell
March 30, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
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Should you put insulation on the outside of a cinder block wall in a desert?
Posted by Michael Apodaca
March 9, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
1 response
When using larsen trussees, what is the maximum spacing between TJIs
Posted by steve outlet
March 6, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
3 responses
Followup to the question How do you install Larsen Trusses on a home in Minneapolis?
Posted by Ken Traefald
Feb. 27, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
1 response
Can I add Larsen Trusses and cellulose to 1920s House in Minneapolis?
Posted by Ken Traefald
Feb. 17, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
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Can you use polyiso insulation on the exterior of a wall behind cedar siding on the west coast?
Posted by Iain Matheson
Jan. 28, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
2 responses
What causes moisture on a ceiling in winter?
Posted by Cheri Banet
Jan. 23, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
1 response
Which exterior insulation is best to create at thermal break in an bungalow in Alberta?
Posted by Rebekah Barnes
Jan. 17, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
1 response
What is the best foam board insulation under drywall?
Posted by Wesley Pracht
Jan. 11, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
3 responses
How do you install rigid insulation to the outside of a brick house"
Posted by Gordon CASWELL
Dec. 13, 2019
Wall assemblies - renovation
1 response
Is it OK to put 1 inch of EPS under vinyl siding with no wall insulation?
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