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Hello, I don’t know if this is the right place to ask these questions. I am a homeowner with no knowledge of construction and looking for advice. We recently bought a home in southern FL with air handler in the attic and fiberglass insulation. There is a mouse problem and we are thinking of removing all […]
Hi all, I’d just like to sanity check whats going on in my vaulted cieling attic space. Fairly new to this but have been reading as much as I can on here and a little worried about ventilation in this part of the attic. I’m in the process of reinsulating my attic. There are two […]
Q&A Spotlight The walls may not have footings below the frost line, which complicates things By Chuck Bickford | February 16, 2026 If there were a Building Science Hall of Fame (BSHF), brick would earn an easy first-ballot induction. It’s durable, fire-resistant, and manufactured to consistent quality rather than quarried from nature. Long before concrete […]
I’ve been asked to help with a design in Newport County, RI. Newport is a popular summer destination because it’s cool by the ocean, you can have your windows open and enjoy the sea breeze. But it’s also very humid, mold and mildew are a major concern. Some stats: For June, average temperature is 66F, high […]
We have an engineered white oak floor that we are hoping to install soon. The company recommends a minimum of 35% humidity for their product, however in winter, our home gets down around 28%. (Currently it’s stable at 30%). I’ve read a few articles here and it sounds like if our home is above 25%, […]