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Can a dehumidifier be effective for the whole basement if it’s located inside a drywalled utility room? Assume the utility door is normally closed. Would a transfer grille help significantly? We have a walk-out basement, close to 1500 sq ft total. Most of it is finished, and there is a utility room that is drywalled. There is a […]
After early framing help from a capenter, I’m taking on an attic renovation. The carpenter installed knee walls at 35 inches. Because the existing 2×6″ collar ties were only halfway up the 2×6″ rafters, we removed them and installed new 2×4″ collar ties at 10 ft from the floor and 2 ft from the peak. […]
Frost-protected shallow foundations (FPSF) are designed to avoid deep footings below the frost line by utilizing insulation to raise the frost depth around the building. This allows for shallower foundations, potentially saving on excavation and concrete costs. The attached image illustrates the frost line being raised due to this construction method and a similar illustration […]
Product Guide The environmental and social co-benefits of sourcing from unexpected waste streams By Justin R. Wolf | June 9, 2025 The average clump of biochar is practically indistinguishable from something you might find in a bag of Kingsford charcoal briquettes. And the truth is, their ingredients aren’t all that different. Most biochar is composed […]
Hello all! So I took the plunge and decided to waterproof my basement from the interior before I finish it into a basement apartment. Located in Guelph, Ontario. It already had interior clay weeping tiles (1958 build, I do believe) running to the city storm, which seems odd for the time? Anyhow, they were broken […]
There we were, minding our own business as a remodeling company and builder of single-family homes in Cooperstown, N.Y., when we were given the opportunity to embark on a project unlike anything we had ever done before. With several certified passive houses under our belt, we had worked hard to build a reputation as a […]
My question is regarding unvented attic assemblies. I am designing a house that has a 5/12 gable that is attempting to replicate a traditional craftsman style rake/eave condition. So soffits and other venting methods are not an option. There is also a concern about fire so producing a completely sealed attic rather than relying on […]
Hello, my name is Mike and I live in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We have a ranch home and we’re building an addition that includes a 2-car garage with a primary suite above it. The exterior is finished along with all the plumbing, electric and mechanicals. I’m ready to insulate but I’ve been going down the rabbit […]