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Can you make a green roof with an existing metal roof?
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Dec. 3, 2021
Walls and Roofs
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How do you attach steps to slab on grade insulation?
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Dec. 2, 2021
Slab on Grade
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Where do I start if I want to build a hobbit hole?
Posted by Jasmine Myers
Nov. 30, 2021
Architecture and plan design
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How many eco-home kits did you sell this year?
Posted by Kirk Weigand
Nov. 30, 2021
Architecture and plan design
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What is the best way to build a slab on grade foundation?
Posted by Earl Williams
Nov. 30, 2021
Slab on Grade
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What do you look for when buying an existing home to convert to a green home?
Posted by Ismael Rumzan
Nov. 30, 2021
Architecture and plan design
1 response
How do you ventilate a roof in a hot, humid coastal climate?
Posted by Ashok Abhyankar
Nov. 29, 2021
Roof assemblies - renovation
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How do you install a radon barrier in a crawlspace with an uneven floor?
Posted by Reinhart Bigl
Nov. 29, 2021
Radon in Homes - Mitigation
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What flooring goes over a radiant heated floor?
Posted by dave levy
Nov. 29, 2021
Flooring and stairs
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demo home with air heated floors and solar air
Posted by S EDGE
Nov. 29, 2021
Heating and cooling
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What’s the best insulation system for a brick/masonry basement foundation wall?
Posted by Ryan Essex
Nov. 29, 2021
Basements improvements
2 responses
Does strapping’s nailing jeopardize membrane integrity?
Posted by GUY DUPONT
Nov. 26, 2021
Air and vapour barriers
3 responses
A different wall and ceiling vapour barrier treatment in the Eco-home: How come?
Posted by James Turk
Nov. 22, 2021
Air and vapour barriers
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how do I list building materials for sale?
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Nov. 20, 2021
Recycled and Reclaimed Materials
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Can I do a concrete deck with pilings from Legalett?
Posted by Pam Proctor
Nov. 15, 2021
New foundations and slab-on-grade
1 response
Are straw sips panels available in bc or Canada?
Posted by Jocelan Maxwell
Nov. 14, 2021
Walls and Roofs
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Cost to install alternative wall panels to drywall?
Posted by Adrian Baerlocher
Nov. 12, 2021
Walls and Roofs
4 responses
What is the best way to insulate the exterior of a post and beam timber frame with rigid insulation?
Posted by Ron Busch
Nov. 12, 2021
Wall assemblies - new construction
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