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Insulating the House RIM joist band & Vapor Barrier

Jeff Middlebrooks of E3 Innovate and Lynn Taylor of Taylor Made Plans are in a semi-condition sealed crawl space. Jeff discusses the important of insulating the rim joist pocket, passive radon system and the vapor barrier. As always:  It is your responsibility to check and

Semi-condition Sealed Crawl Space

Jeff Middlebrooks of E3 Innovate, LLC provided a PREMIUM sealed crawl space for the Magdalene house. In addition, he discusses sealing the duct work and adding a radon system. Check out what it takes to have a PREMIUM Semi-condition Sealed Crawl Space. As always:  It

Curtis Borntrager of Borntrager Homes, Inc. shares his experience.

Curtis Borntrager of Borntrager Homes, Inc. shares his experience building his first Earthcraft House. The Magdalene House located in Nashville, TN. C.  Borntrager’s cell: 615-568-3689 cell As always:  It is your responsibility to check and make sure they have a construction license, liability insurance, workman’s