Hello, I can't seem to get Energy Star or the company that rated my house in 2016 to respond to me after several attempts. An internet search is not uncovering…
Hello, What is the learning curve like for a never-ever user of BEopt for someone who is generally familiar with technology? Can you figure it out in a few hours or…
When insulating a basement slab with a vapor barrier (e.g., 10 mil poly) that will go directly under the slab has a load bearing footing running down the middle of…
I am building a house in the mountains of Colorado in Climate Zone 7. The house will have ~1600 sq ft total of cathedral ceiling. Roof will be stick framed…
Something that is endlessly confusing to me for climate zone 7 is that many insulation manufactures or general discussions about insulation cite that you need R-value 20+5 in a 2x6…
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Understanding the Energy Star Certification Report
Hello, I can't seem to get Energy Star or the company that rated my house in 2016 to respond to me after several attempts. An internet search is not uncovering…
What is the Learning Curve Like to Use BEopt?
Hello, What is the learning curve like for a never-ever user of BEopt for someone who is generally familiar with technology? Can you figure it out in a few hours or…
How to Handle Rigid Foam and Vapor Barrier Under the Middle of a Basement Slab with Load Bearing Footings?
When insulating a basement slab with a vapor barrier (e.g., 10 mil poly) that will go directly under the slab has a load bearing footing running down the middle of…
Air-Sealing Cathedral Ceiling Baffles
I am building a house in the mountains of Colorado in Climate Zone 7. The house will have ~1600 sq ft total of cathedral ceiling. Roof will be stick framed…
Fiberglass Batt Insulation Viability/Performance hit in Parallel Chord Trusses?
I know fiberglass batts are not a preferred form on insulation here on GBA. We are going to be building a house in Climate Zone 7 Colorado. It is a…
Zip R Sheathing and Condensation
Something that is endlessly confusing to me for climate zone 7 is that many insulation manufactures or general discussions about insulation cite that you need R-value 20+5 in a 2x6…