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I understand that the biggest problem of moisture in the roof is that it gets there in the first place. That's how a good vapor barrier will eliminate this problem. Also, I read a quite interesting study about attic designs and some even talk about eliminating ventilation since it is not proven to d...

Thank you David, some very good point to consider. I looked at the videos and thought this is something I can do. I did check out all the info about mold you posted. I have a little daughter and her mother will bite my head off if I expose her to a house that is not mold-low (since completely gettin...

So, from the outside? I have (if I get the home) very little roof overhang so I will not be able to add more than 2"to the exterior. Which brings me back to the roof. How do I change that and add overhang (with which I could consider adding the insulation under the siding as you suggested). If ...

Well, I am glad that this is considered outstanding but, I am afraid, it won't be considered outstanding much longer. Even 30 years ago such insulation values would have been considered below reasonable by those who cared about the heat loss. In the 70s, R40 walls and R60 ceilings were deemed great ...

Hello there: I am about to put a bid in for a 2001 double wide that has been unoccupied due to mold issues and kind of neglected since 2006. I may get it for a good price, however a lot of rebuilding needs to get done and I want to increase heating efficiency quite a bit. In my ideal, romantic world...