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Dear Green Building Community, I’m currently planning a roof assembly for a project located in Climate Zone 5B (Eastern Washington), where we experience significant snow loads in the winter and high temperatures in the summer. I’m looking for advice on the best roof assembly approach to maximize drying potential, prevent ice dams, and ensure long-term […]
I am a member of a cohousing condo project that will soon be building to 2018 code minimum in zone 4B. If the county enforces code we would at least get to an ACH5o of 3.o. The ventilation “system” is bathroom and kitchen fans. The only energy improvement I might have an opportunity to make […]
Out of interest:is the use of expanding foam strip known in the states? It would simplify installation.Like that one:Buy VKP Trio 600 sealing tape standard online | WÜRTH The foam has a different pore size and configuration across the width, so is watertight and permeable outside and airtight and a vapor retarder inside. Will stay […]
I want to build on stem walls with a slab floor. I’m aware trusses with duct chases can be built, but they have their air sealing issues and don’t address the branch ducts which need to supply conditioned air over windows. Why not build 1′ taller and hang spiral or oval ductwork? This would also […]
I haven’t seen a new offering since I built my home 8 years ago, but today I noticed that Arctic Heat Pumps, who have been around with air-to-water space heating for a while, now list a line of domestic hot water heaters. Does anyone know if this is a legitimately new option, or just a […]
(PDF) Impact of IoT on Manufacturing Industry 4.0: A New Triangular Systematic Review ResearchGate
