Recent content by drjzimm

Come to think of it...I don't know why I would need them reversible. I should just have the option of switching them on, Summer or Winter, and bring the upstairs air down to the lower level, and then it will naturally recycle back up. Good talk!

A few details, Yes there is an open stairwell on the far end. The upper level has 8' high opening, but no sheetrock or OSB ceiling, so truss bays go all the way to the outside support walls. The support walls, and the main floor ceiling are 11'. The upper level is used for storage, and heats...

I have a 2X6 wood framed garage/shop, 28'W X 36'D, with a 14' X 36' upstairs level, created by attic trusses. I simply want to move air between the main level, and the upper level with reversible fans, based on daily temperature differences. I am leaning towards a ducted fan system, with at...

I have a 2X6 wood framed garage/shop, 28'W X 36'D, with a 14' X 36' upstairs level, created by attic trusses. I simply want to move air between the main level, and the upper level with reversible fans, based on daily temperature differences. I am leaning towards a ducted fan system, with at...

I think larry 4406 and cliffcharb have the best answer. I sketched out my header, to explain further, but I think a metal flashing tucked under the house wrap is the ticket!

jskicet, It looks like you have some kind of metal top flashing, under the molding. Is that some Z-flash, like larry4406 described?

I am finishing a 28' X 36' deep detached garage. I currently have the building house wrapped, but don't know what to do around the garage door. I plan on siding with James Hardie, but what kind of weather protection do I need on the exterior header area?