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I would like to use Rockwool insulation to retrofit my 1-storey home in Quebec (zone 5b: cold winters, hot/humid summers) while changing the envelope. The problem is that the house is unlikely to have a vapour barrier/retardant in place, and it seems necessary in this climate. (The Rockwool with retardant is unavailable in Canada. Another […]

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You can’t fix what you haven’t measured. Is your business running on a system? In the fast-paced world of U.S. corporate operations, most leaders pride themselves on “having their finger on the pulse.” But when margins begin to shrink, or projects start to lag, many realize they are actually flying blind. The truth is, you […]

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The Pretty Good House Blog The first in a new monthly series unpacks the principles of Pretty Good House, a balanced approach to designing and building better homes More The Pretty Good House Blog If you’ve spent any time around builders or architects in the Northeast over the last decade, you’ve probably heard the phrase […]

Problem: Looking either for a source of GP DensDeck in the Denver, CO region, or a suitable alternative. We are re-roofing a house in a WUI zone. The old roof (asphalt shingle) will be stripped. I propose that we lay down a surface of GP DensDeck over the existing sheathing, then the metal roof supplier’s […]