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Hi all, My friend’s propane fired boiler just sh*t the bed and they’re looking at replacements. They just had several ductless heat pumps installed. Not sure if there could be any connection– one contractor suggested as much–doesn’t make sense to me not sure. It was an old boiler in any case. This is a several […]
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Building Matters How planning, coordination, and communication can turn a construction project into a beautifully orchestrated performance. By Rachel Wagner | January 1, 2026 Building a quality, high-performing home isn’t just about good plans and quality materials—it depends on how well designers, general contractors, and trades communicate and work together. I like to use the […]
Minnesota, zone 6. I have a house with a 17 year old roof that needs replacement. The roof is an unvented cathedral ceiling with closed cell spray foam applied directly to the sheathing. I’m concerned about how to properly address and replace compromised sheathing. Since the insulation is attached to the sheathing, it seems to […]
LaurlaRB | Posted in General Questions on December 31, 2025 05:39pm I enjoyed your review of the ECO-PANELS SIP. I am in discussion with them right now for our new home design. I would presume from your evaluation of ECO-PANELS SIP’s that you have evaluated other manufacturers products? Can you direct me to any of […]
I’ve seen it said on this site by Martin Holladay and others that a block wall can stay wet for a century or something to that effect, but he also says (and general consensus agrees) that you have to solve any water entry problem before insulating. So, where is the line between a wet block […]