Bruce Navin's Discussions (60)

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"Not exactly what you are looking for, but it should fit the bill. There is a lot of…"

Bruce Navin replied Apr 27, 2012 to Your thoughts on wiring fiberglass batts to the roof deck (hot dry climate)

8 May 10, 2012
Reply by Craig Bird

"I would not hire people with a criminal background. But that is my choice as an empl…"

Bruce Navin replied Apr 20, 2012 to Background checks

4 Apr 23, 2012
Reply by Leslie McDowell, BPI

"Paul said it well. If you can get the home down to the range in the BAS, you have in…"

Bruce Navin replied Apr 20, 2012 to Building Airflow Standards and the Average Contractor

17 Apr 30, 2012
Reply by Patrick Michaelyan

"That makes sense to me, I would hit the rigid foam with the foam as you pass by, mai…"

Bruce Navin replied Apr 17, 2012 to Handling An Interesting Crawl Space

16 Apr 26, 2012
Reply by Patrick Michaelyan

"I'm sure the house wrap will reduce the moisture penetration substantially, as long…"

Bruce Navin replied Apr 17, 2012 to Handling An Interesting Crawl Space

16 Apr 26, 2012
Reply by Patrick Michaelyan

"If cost isn't an option, why not go with a full thickness of foam and get rid of the…"

Bruce Navin replied Apr 17, 2012 to Handling An Interesting Crawl Space

16 Apr 26, 2012
Reply by Patrick Michaelyan

"Considering the small size of the job, is there a minimum number that the insulation…"

Bruce Navin replied Apr 17, 2012 to Handling An Interesting Crawl Space

16 Apr 26, 2012
Reply by Patrick Michaelyan

"Yes, I and unless the door came with an integral frame, I don't see how they would b…"

Bruce Navin replied Apr 13, 2012 to Blower door testing on multi bi-folds

14 Apr 17, 2012
Reply by Armando Cobo

"I have never tested one of these doors, but I would guess that if there is a thermal…"

Bruce Navin replied Apr 12, 2012 to Blower door testing on multi bi-folds

14 Apr 17, 2012
Reply by Armando Cobo

"Hmmm- could the reason for that be that wells were difficult to dig back in the day?…"

Bruce Navin replied Apr 6, 2012 to Why is this picture important in understanding moisture in buildings?

9 May 3
Reply by Dennis Heidner

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