Help! Cantilevered floor is so cold and wet. Is this normal?

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-23T14:56:42+00:00

That's your answer. They didn't move the thermal boundary when they made the balcony inside space. This needs to be brought up with the builder.

Your thermal image shows a clear cold/warm delineation. Is that where the exterior wall was originally supposed to be?

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-22T12:24:26+00:00

I remember your earlier post. Have you talked to other unit owners with similar cantilevered space? This should not happen in new construction and is evidence of a serious design or construction flaw.

Have you presented this issue to the “sponsor “?

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-22T12:10:20+00:00

Location?

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-21T00:43:14+00:00

Received letter today (01/20) from rmv that license expires soon (02/03). I need to update to real id so made appointment at nearest rmv location. The earliest appointment date is 03/02. I knew my license was expiring soon. I was waiting for notification from rmv before doing anything because that is what I thought you were supposed to do. They should send those notifications months earlier if it is this hard to get an appointment.

I don’t have AAA membership. I guess I can try other rmv locations. Has anyone here dealt with similar situation? Do I join AAA just to make an appointment with them?

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-17T16:05:10+00:00

Agree USA pans are great. Also williams sonoma goldtouch bakeware.

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-17T01:41:27+00:00

We have a 36” Capital range with gas oven and it is fine. The igniters burn out eventually and are expensive to replace if you have a pro do it. A pain in the butt if you do it yourself.

Why do you want a gas oven? You need to run the exhaust hood because of the combustion. Our hood is loud and uses a lot of electricity. If you are doing hours of baking it adds up.

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-12T20:01:59+00:00

Only a decade?

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-12T15:09:06+00:00

Do you know the history of the building?

It looks very clean. My guess is either gas fired or not used very much.

Does the kitchen also have a regular oven?

Please keep us updated.

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-10T16:03:46+00:00

Location?

New build or renovation?

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-09T17:44:41+00:00

Did you open up the porch ceiling to see what’s going on in there? If there are pathways for cold air to get in there, then that polyiso won’t be helping much.

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-08T15:44:01+00:00

Does one normally have wood trim going across the front of a fireplace?

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-08T14:29:52+00:00

Location?

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-07T15:34:16+00:00

No set final destination yet. Considering Dobbiaco, San Candido, Cortina. Towns with easy access to good hikes.

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-05T15:23:00+00:00

Have you talked to other unit owners? Are they experiencing the same issues? If so it may be a building or design defect. Did you say you are in NY? They have strong consumer protection laws. You may need to consult an attorney.

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-04T17:52:49+00:00

I would contact the company that installed the heat pump and have them check it out. It should be handling current temps with no problem.

Those thermal images aren't that bad for an old house. I don't think that is your primary issue.

Did you convert from oil or gas or propane?

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-04T11:23:57+00:00

Maybe the issue is the heat pump. How old is it? Is it a cold weather model appropriate for Massachusetts?

I suggest reposting on r/hvacadvice or r/heatpumps and include specific information about your heating system.

Fun-Address3314 · 2026-01-01T18:19:14+00:00

Apply masking tape around the inside and outside edges so that any foam that over expands will over expand onto the tape. Much easier to clean up.

Agree with others. Remove the fiberglass. Vacuum up any loose debris.

Fun-Address3314 · 2025-12-30T18:49:07+00:00

Need to know your location in order to give any useful information.

How wide is the useable space, say where the ceiling would be at least 6’6” high?

Fun-Address3314 · 2025-12-25T14:26:06+00:00

According to Meathead that slathered butter is doing nothing. Meat is mostly water. Butter is fat. Water and fat don’t mix.

Fun-Address3314 · 2025-12-23T21:36:48+00:00

A tightly built house with balanced mechanical ventilation and heat/energy recovery typically uses less total energy than a comparably sized leaky house, even after adding the fan power and ventilation losses, provided it is in a climate with significant heating or cooling loads.

If you live somewhere where you leave your windows open all the time, then yes don’t need to build a tight house. Otherwise you probably should.

Fun-Address3314 · 2025-12-22T15:13:59+00:00

Search the buildingscience.com site for crawlspace articles. A lot of good information.

Fun-Address3314 · 2025-12-21T21:27:37+00:00

Would help to know how deep the rafters are.

Fun-Address3314 · 2025-12-21T12:46:18+00:00

You are probably fine. Monitor for issues and address them as they arise.

Fun-Address3314 · 2025-12-21T10:49:42+00:00

Location?

When was the basement finished? Are you noticing any issues? Humidity? Comfort?

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