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 Systematic Study of Retrofit PracticesI have questions about roof cavity insulation, have input from local experts, though welcome hearing from those who are practicing in cold… Started by John Porterfield |
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on Saturday Reply by Sean Lintow Sr |
 Attic ventilation with mixed soffit heights.Passive venting solution needed. How do you manage the air flow to properly ventilate an attic when one soffit is low and the other somewhe… Started by Bud Poll |
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Apr 17 Reply by Bud Poll |
 Looking for advice on garage-to-house air sealingWe know that air from attached garages moves into houses, and we have some data on the size of the leakage area from the garage to the hous… Started by Don Fugler |
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Apr 4 Reply by Eric Kjelshus |
 Variable Frequency Drive controllersWould anyone out there happen to have experience with a retro-fit VFD controller for a pool pump system? I'm interested in the complexity… Started by Eric Sperline |
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Mar 30 Reply by Dennis Heidner |
 Connected home refrigerators - are we excited?A read-through of the revisions proposed for ENERGY STAR refrigerators (expected to take effect in March 2014) indicate that "connectivity"… Started by Barbara Smith |
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Mar 22 Reply by Barbara Smith |
 RESNET & Confirmed Ratings - no more fake numbersWho says they don't listen or they deny almost every response? I just got the email last night that... Accepted. BSR/RESNET Standard 301-20… Started by Sean Lintow Sr |
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Mar 2 Reply by Sean Lintow Sr |
To tyvek or not to tyvek... that is the questionLately I have been seeing & getting numerous questions on the use of WRB’s or Weather Resistive Barriers. For example; do I need it if… Started by Sean Lintow Sr |
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Jan 22 Reply by Bud Poll |
Ridge Vent NFAI'm confused. If a ridge vent is advertising 18 in² of Net Free Vent Area (NFA) per linear foot, yet is only 3/4" thick, what is the real… Started by Bud Poll |
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Jan 5 Reply by Bob Blanchette |
 Attempting to identify fireplace outside air intakeWood burning fireplace on 13 year old home in Wisconsin. Exterior wall with cantilevered chase. During blower door test I found noticeable… Started by John Shillito |
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Dec 25, 2012 Reply by Ed Voytovich |
 Don't eat your sweaterMany of you may have heard Joe Lstiburek say "Build tight, ventilate right and don't eat your sweater.." or you may heave read where John… Started by John Brooks |
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Oct 18, 2012 Reply by tedkidd |
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