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Is it possible to do a mono pour if you have a covered porch?
Posted by Frank Gascon
Aug. 10, 2020
Slab on Grade
1 response
With an ICF built frost wall can you install electric wire in floor heat cables and cork flooring?
Posted by C Whitby
Aug. 7, 2020
Flooring and stairs
3 responses
Which house wrap is best?
Posted by Kathy Moller
Aug. 2, 2020
Air and vapour barriers
1 response
Do you recommend ERV or HRV system in mild climates or can do away with them?
Posted by Babak K
Aug. 1, 2020
HRV and ERV
1 response
What is the best heat pump hot water heater for an all electric house?
Posted by Babak K
Aug. 1, 2020
Heat pumps, geothermal and AC
1 response
For doing an off grid home what is the cost of the slab?
Posted by Jayperion
July 31, 2020
Planning and Design
1 response
Can these homes be built on screwpiles as an alternative to slab foundations?
Posted by Mark Pospisil
July 28, 2020
Architecture and plan design
1 response
What is the best material to use on top of plywood for water proofing?
Posted by Babak K
July 27, 2020
Air and vapour barriers
3 responses
What type and how to install an insulated metal flue pipe ,through a tiled roof?
Posted by david joseph
July 25, 2020
Roof assemblies - renovation
1 response
The thickness of vapor retarding latex paint - Is measurement wet or dry?
Posted by Kim Boas
July 24, 2020
Basements improvements
3 responses
What do you think about SIP framing system?
Posted by Nadia Mehan
July 24, 2020
Wall assemblies - new construction
2 responses
Hello EcoHome I was wondering, do you offer your home kits to Massachusetts?
Posted by Kimberly Luce
July 23, 2020
Architecture and plan design
3 responses
Should you keep duct work out of the attic?
Posted by Frank Liu
July 23, 2020
Ventilation
1 response
How would I rectifiy problem of foundation wall cracks with finished basement?
Posted by Terry P
July 22, 2020
Basements improvements
3 responses
What size of lot is needed for the Eco habitat 1600?
Posted by Andrew Wallace
July 21, 2020
Architecture and plan design
1 response
Can you recommend consultant for hire to optimize tiny home build?
Posted by grrr skunk
July 20, 2020
Tiny house
3 responses
In Ottawa, are geothermal heat pumps efficient?
Posted by John Ioannou
July 20, 2020
Heat pumps, geothermal and AC
2 responses
What are the HRV or ERV options for 40-yr 2-storey 2000 sq ft home?
Posted by T Newell
July 17, 2020
HRV and ERV
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