Modular designers have shown they can provide upscale packages, but are the homes... More
Vapor retarders in North Carolina; cost of curved coffered ceiling; hiring illegal immigrants More
Q: I'm building a house in North Carolina, which has a mixed-humid climate (climate zone 3). My local building inspector - backed up by his boss - requires a polyethylene vapor retarder on the interior side of cellulose-insulated walls. My insulation contractor says that interior polyethylene is not only unnecessary in this type of climate, but it may create condensation problems. What should I do? More
The projects that D.P. Thomas Construction complete each year on or near the water... More
Balancing cooling with humidity control is a tough job in the coastal South. A... More
Sealed, conditioned crawlspaces can reduce callbacks and increase occupant comfort... More
