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What are the pros and cons of building a house on a slab on grade foundation?
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Jan. 5, 2022
New foundations and slab-on-grade
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How do I seal the air barrier at the top of the exterior wall?
Posted by Nicolas Jolicoeur
Jan. 3, 2022
Air and vapour barriers
5 responses
Can you build foundations and slabs with field stones?
Posted by Bryan Squirrell
Jan. 3, 2022
Foundation and basement improvements
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Which is the best foam board insulation to put against poured concrete basement walls?
Posted by Patricia Roberts
Dec. 28, 2021
Insulation and soundproofing
3 responses
What is the best way to heat an old farm house with no water source and only minimal electricity?
Posted by Harry
Dec. 28, 2021
Heating and cooling
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Can I put foam boards up after I frame a basement?
Posted by Paul Hylan
Dec. 27, 2021
Basements improvements
1 response
What do I do if my heat from my electric furnace isn’t working?
Posted by karen gurney
Dec. 22, 2021
Heating and cooling
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How does one retrofit or wrap an existing home with straw bale?
Posted by M. J.
Dec. 21, 2021
Wall assemblies - renovation
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How long into winter can we run our Heat Pump with our Legalett System
Posted by J Bergley
Dec. 20, 2021
Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized
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Is the ZIP Sheathing system better than house wrap?
Posted by Fred Martens
Dec. 18, 2021
Walls and Roofs
1 response
What is the best ductless HRV system?
Posted by michelle ifversen
Dec. 17, 2021
HRV and ERV
1 response
Fill gap between wood stud wall and closed cell foam or fill the stud bays?
Posted by B Mac
Dec. 13, 2021
Wall assemblies - renovation
3 responses
Can I run a Legalett air heated slab system during a power outage?
Posted by Tyler Forman
Dec. 11, 2021
Heating and cooling
1 response
What is the best insulation for concrete block foundation wall and basement stud wall system?
Posted by Don Fraser
Dec. 8, 2021
Foundation and basement improvements
2 responses
Is it better to insulate the inside of a house or outside during renovations? And which insulation is best?
Posted by Andy Sellers
Dec. 7, 2021
Wall assemblies - renovation
1 response
Does an air exchanger affect indoor humidity levels?
Posted by Dale Hanson
Dec. 6, 2021
HRV and ERV
1 response
Do ICFs have a reliable history for home construction?
Posted by Les Poldark
Dec. 6, 2021
Foundations and Basements
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Do you have a step flashing detail for gyproc sheathed 2nd story wall/garage roof interface?
Posted by Don Fraser
Dec. 5, 2021
Walls and Roofs
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