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Hello. Has anyone actually built a wall like this: http://blog.lamidesign.com/p/swedish-platform-framing-info.html
I have clients who want to convert a 23×23 garage into living space heated and cooled by minisplit. The current assembly is 2×4 walls with T1-11 on the outside — no housewrap or other sheathing or siding. There is R-11 fiberglass in the stud cavities and pine paneling on some walls, drywall on another. Inspector […]
In early 2021, Gena and I developed the Flash Me logo. We were tired of fixing rotten walls and other water-infiltration problems caused largely by poor or missing flashing details. It had become a running joke among our crew: Aron was the “Rot Hunter.” The cause of the rot was often the same—a lack of […]
Apologies in advance if this is wrong forum We have a brick, 1924 home Des Moines, Iowa (zone 5A). Hot and humid in the summer, very cold in the winter. Starting state Gutted the finished basement when we found some mold, opened up the wall, and found paper backed insulation pressed onto the foundation. And […]
Data Center Power Needs Threaten Water Supplies in Stressed US Regions A new Ceres report reveals electricity generation for data centers consumes 3.4 trillion gallons of water annually, often in drought-prone states. By Jesse Jacobs August 26, 2026 The rapid growth of data centers across the United States is placing unprecedented demand on regional water […]
Illinois Launches Energy Efficiency Grants for Public Buildings Local governments can apply for up to $200,000 in federal funding to improve energy efficiency and facility resilience. By Jesse Jacobs August 25, 2026 Local governments across Illinois can now apply for funding to upgrade the energy efficiency and resilience of publicly owned facilities through a state […]