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Hey all - How often should I check my in-floor boiler fluid level? There's a tiny leak (not even enough to drip down) at the top of the boiler but besides that everything seems good and it holds pressure. I'm about to fire it up for the season but should I check the level and re-pressureize the...

Hey all, I have a foamed in garage, 2 stories, in MN. The upper room has a peak that needs 3' of insulation (see photos) as well as some of the joists spaces (2-3'). I would like the building to be as tight as possible in order save on heat and cooling later. What are your suggestions for...

I am trying to figure out my most compact, and attractive way, to route my in-floor heat system. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I will have 2 zones, one in the lower cement floor and one under the 2nd story rafters. I have never done this and it probably shows. I was told that...

I am trying to figure out my most compact, and attractive way, to route my in-floor heat system. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I will have 2 zones, one in the lower cement floor and one under the 2nd story rafters. I have never done this and it probably shows. I was told that...

Hi all, I'm about to build steps in my garage. The first floor is a floating slab, poured last summer, with insulation, vapor barrier and in-floor heat (not hooked up yet but that's another story). Is it ok for my stair stingers, and base step, to rest on the bare concrete or should there be...

Hey all, I had a 12,000 Fuji Mini-split installed and to save $500 I decided to run the power. I'm fairly experienced with the basics of electrical systems, theories and practices but can't wrap my head around this problem. It's 240v, 20 amp. I ran about 10 feet of 12/3 Romax and didn't...

I'm finally getting my garage walls and trusses soon. If I'm pretty sure that I will use a mini-split in the future should I leave an access hole for it before thesiding goes on? Thx! -W

So it turns out that my new garage can't be framed until the trusses are done and that could be 6-7 more weeks. The monolithic slab was poured 2 weeks ago. Would it be dumb to try to coat it in a few more weeks, while I have the time? I know that weather would really be a factor and it would...

What do you all think about garage door windows? I have to order a new one shortly. On the + side they let in light and look better from the curb but on the - they let in heat/cold and lose heat/cold and are another place for ppl to see what's in your space. Thanks.

Hi all, I have about a week before my floor gets poured and it's a 34x26' monolithic slab. This forum has been very helpful, but there are a few details about the in-floor heat that I haven't figured out and need help with; - Where the pex comes out of the floor you can either have a slab...

Hey All, my architect has told me that in-floor heat in a floating monolithic slab floor is not a good idea and he won't be responsible is something happens, like cracking. Is there ANY reasons he could be correct? He also says that insulating horizontally from the footings is a waste, so...

Hello Gurus, I need your thoughts on heating and cooling the garage in the attached plans. I hope to begin building in about a month. Backstory - As you can see it's a garage with a small studio 2nd floor. The 2nd floor space will be used much more than the garage space will. My plan is that...

Hey all! Lurker for years and finally about to build. I live in the Twin Cities (MN) and am highly restricted, by the city, about what I can build. The footprint (and height) are Grandfathered in and city will not allow dormers or any more space to be added. The plans are for a two door+ garage...

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