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A solid wood door will have an R-value of R-2 or R-3. An insulated steel or fiberglass will have an R-value that is twice as good — generally R-5 to R-6, but in some cases as high as R-7. European manufacturers of Passivhaus-certified doors advertise R-values as high as R-11.
A garage conversion will most certainly need building regulations approval. You or your builder will need to stick to the Building Regulations when...
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Learn More »Almost every house has at least two exterior doors. A bad exterior door is ugly, leaky, made from materials that injure the planet, and has a low R-value. A good door is attractive, doesn’t leak air, is manufactured with materials that are harvested or produced in a sustainable way, and has a decent R-value. Some architects design the main entry door to impress visitors who walk up to the house and ring the doorbell. But very few visitors arrive on foot, so most homeowners no longer need to impress doorbell-ringers. These days, most visitors park in the driveway and enter a house by the side door, just like family members.
If your door needs some extra help, place a heavy object, such as a sandbag, on the warped area after placing it on sawhorses. With gravity, the...
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Regardless of your climate and weather, pole barns are built to last. They can stand up to heavy snowfall and strong winds. Every homeowner should...
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Low-Maintenance Driveway Options Paving Stones. Paving stones are known to last up to a full century if properly laid. ... Concrete Grass Pavers....
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