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Q. My neighbor has a noisy through-the-wall air conditioner that runs day and night. So that I could get a better night's sleep, I thought I would offer to build him a soundproof box he could place around the AC unit, before I resort to more drastic measu
Jetted tubs; range hoods
Rhode Island builder Mike Guertin shares his strategies for beating leaks caused by wind-driven rain entering roof vents — and how to navigate building codes and shingle warranties in the process.
Q. I have a question about the hidden soffit vent details you've published recently (Backfill, 7/04; Letters, 10/04). Is it possible to build this so that you get a positive transfer of lateral loads from the roof sheathing to the frieze blocking and into
Solid surfacing; bathroom ventilation
Range hoods; laundry rooms
Locating vents away from soffits, top-down roofing, wormdrive saws, building paper recommendation, ASHRAE 62.2
Low-maintenance gutters, 10-ounce epoxy, long structural screws; indoor ventilation; locksets; paints & coatings
Reducing air leakage boosts thermal performance, reduces drafts, and keeps this GC's customers comfortable.
Towel warmers, range hoods