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How do you do Radon mitigation when with insulating and ventilating a crawlspace?
Posted by Cathy Gaskins
Feb. 17, 2021
Radon in Homes - Mitigation
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How do you determine the thickness of concrete for slab on grade construction?
Posted by Ackeem Beason
Feb. 16, 2021
Slab on Grade
1 response
How do we find a designer for our new build?
Posted by Tim Blais
Feb. 15, 2021
How to Find Qualified Green Building Professionals
1 response
Are there auto balancing ERV/HRV system?
Posted by Aldoogie
Feb. 15, 2021
HRV and ERV
3 responses
How can we get a pre fab solar home in Prince Edward Island?
Posted by Phil Ferraro
Feb. 15, 2021
Architecture and plan design
1 response
Do we need a cold air vent to safely operate a wood burning stove?
Posted by Regina Vigil
Feb. 15, 2021
Wood stove and biomass heat
2 responses
How do you insulate an exterior wall from the outside?
Posted by Stuart Seldon
Feb. 11, 2021
Wall assemblies - renovation
1 response
Why is there condensation in between 1.5" polyiso board and roxul insulation?
Posted by Tyler Norrie
Feb. 9, 2021
Basements improvements
Should our HRV keep our humidity lower than 40%, even in the cold months?
Posted by Kim Clement
Feb. 8, 2021
Ventilation
5 responses
Is there anything I can do about a vapor barrier on the wrong side of a basement wall?
Posted by Iain B
Feb. 8, 2021
Basements improvements
8 responses
How to air seal & ventilate a partial gut reno of a 1901 house?
Posted by Zach Zill
Feb. 7, 2021
Air and vapour barriers
Is this a good way to insulate drafty windows?
Posted by Robert Schmidt
Feb. 6, 2021
Windows and doors
2 responses
How should I insulate under a concrete hydronic slab on stilts?
Posted by Cam Smith
Feb. 6, 2021
Foundation choices
1 response
What sized does the Hemp Insulation come in?
Posted by Gary Stapley
Feb. 5, 2021
Insulation and soundproofing
What type of insulation should I use ?
Posted by Dawn Wood
Feb. 5, 2021
Insulation and soundproofing
1 response
What's the difference between EPS and GPS insulation?
Posted by Ronald Tétrault
Feb. 3, 2021
Insulation and soundproofing
1 response
Is hydronic slab heat appropriate in a super insulated home?
Posted by Andrew Wright
Feb. 3, 2021
Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized
1 response
Can you use blown cellulose overtop of fiberglass insulation?
Posted by E McKinney
Feb. 3, 2021
Architecture and plan design
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