Air space behind siding/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...Sidinginstallation tips: Whateversidingyou choose, creating anairspacebehindit where water can drain and moisture can dry is the key. The following video is about woodsidinginstallation, but includes simple tips for creating a breathableairspaceto allow walls to dry. You can also read our Guide onSiding...

...behindsidinga chance to drain away harmlessly. Theairspacebetweensidingand sheathing should also allow humidair想逃离这个地方。In order for both of these actions to take place, whensidingis installed correctly there needs to be a continuousspacebehindsidingwhere water can drain andaircan flow. Common sidi...

...airconvection that is essential for walls to stay dry. Water drains down and warmairrises - don't stop that from happening. If yoursidingchoice requires horizontal strapping (like board and batten), include some kind ofspacer in back of it so water can still drain andaircan still rise. Without thatspacebehi...

...Airlock entry at the doors. With anairtight building anairlock is not really of much value, the whole house acts as aairlock andairdoesn't blow though the house because there are no holes for theairto flow through. Soffits designed to allow full sun in the winter and complete shade for the windows in the s...

...Spaced? A lot of questions need to be asked about the joists when it comes to specifying and building a deck that's going to be enjoyed for a long time - and it's not quite as easy as it may seem. As a rule of thumb, the normal spacing for deck joists is 16 inches on center. Before you build a deck, verify this wit...

...aircomes into contact with a colder surface like a wall, window, mirror etc. this is usually where we find mold and mildew growth first – but we’ve also seen itbehindwardrobes and furniture whereairdoesn’t circulate as freely so the drywall can’t dry out. Mold can grow on virtually any organic material as long a...

...airinto the livingspace. So in order to take advantage of that passively heatedair, you will greatly increase the interior relative humidity of your house. Combine that with un-insulated exterior walls and you have the ideal environment for condensation to collect and mold to form. And as it requires more energy t...

...spacefor 2 murphy beds for guests. An intermediate size which is more compact that the 1850-BV but still spacious. The Abri 550-BV is a tiny house style loftspaceprefab eco home , which doesn't have an enclosed bedroom but is designed as a flexible livingspacewith Murphy bed. Ideal as a cabin for 2, an ADU or a ...

...spacerather than overreaching, and work with a designer or architect who recognizes the value of a moderately-sized home. Professionals with experience in compact design will avoid the inclusion of wasted and unusedspace, such as unnecessary hallways that eat up otherwise valuablespace，或设计传统入口…

...airsmall drywall cracks: If what you are repairing is just a hairline crack, it is best to first widen it a bit with a knife, and brush away any dust. This will allow you to get the mud right into the crack rather than just coating the top. Apply a thin coat of mud into the crack and allow it to dry. Once it has...

...airbarriers carefully to ensureairtightness in a new home build - (see here) as long as you have the time to ensure the job is completed properly before the final finishing is to be applied, then this is within the skillset of most competent DIY'ers. In my past, as a builder, the one task we would often welcome fr...