Air and moisture barriers; a general question – GreenBuildingAdvisor
Other than convenience of construction is there any reason not to have the air / moisture barrier immediately behind the drywall? I realize air sealing around electrical and plumbing penetrations may require additional diligence but if the assembly meets or exceeds full wall and roof R-value for a given climate zone, and is vapor-open to […]
Zone 4/5, slate roof over nickel-gap sheathing. Currently, there is R-30 fiberglass in the attic floor and R-19 fiberglass batts in the roof. But the attic is a conditioned space, and I would like to add more insulation and air sealing. I have reviewed “Five Cathedral Ceilings that Work” as well as the more detailed […]
Hi folks I’m looking for ideas for heating and cooling for a standalone small (150 square foot) outbuilding that will serve as a home office. This in in western oregon (zone 4c). The space will be well insulated (r30 wall and r60 ceiling) and reasonably air sealed. I am looking for something I can install […]
How Did PFAS Get in the Water and Soil? As reported in September’s What are PFAS? blog, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a series of man-made chemicals used across packaging, cookware, fabrics, cosmetics, electronics, and medical equipment manufacturing. The Environmental Protection Agency, several academic publications including Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, and doctors have established […]
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