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is a double vapor barrier on a South Florida roof bad?
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April 6, 2020
Roof assemblies - renovation
Can you preheat ERV inlet air?
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April 6, 2020
Ground-coupled heat exchanger
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Can you use spray foam Insulation under a slab?
Posted by Linda Martin
April 6, 2020
Slab on Grade
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Where can I find Natural Interior Paint?
Posted by Ramana Murty
April 2, 2020
Paints, finishes and natural coatings
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Can you add external insulation to a brick home?
Posted by Rachel Kaiser
April 2, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
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Is it possible to connect greenhouse with the building?
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March 31, 2020
Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums
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Can Rockwool be installed over Type II EPS?
Posted by Brian Bonnell
March 30, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
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Which is the best way of solar heating an indoor public swimming pool to save operating costs?
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March 29, 2020
Solar thermal collectors
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How well does the Legalett air heated floor work when pouring concrete?
Posted by Israel Sword
March 28, 2020
Slab on Grade
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Should I build a basement or slab on grade?
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March 27, 2020
New foundations and slab-on-grade
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What's the best detector & alarm for a back flow valve that has been installed by the utility?
Posted by Tom Poe
March 27, 2020
Basements improvements
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Where can I find certified Green builders in Ontario?
Posted by David Gonzalez
March 25, 2020
Planning and Design
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How do you stop wood stove smoke from entering a home?
Posted by Don Leaver
March 24, 2020
Wood stove and biomass heat
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Why is there frost on the underside of my roof overhang?
Posted by George Paul
March 23, 2020
Roof assemblies - renovation
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How do you install radiant floor heating in an old building?
Posted by Rob Doda
March 19, 2020
Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized
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What is the best practice to insulate a crawl space floor?
Posted by austin Fanning
March 16, 2020
Crawl spaces
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Where should I put a vapour retarder?
Posted by Jeffrey Connell
March 14, 2020
Wall assemblies - new construction
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What ext. wall assembly is recommend for a timber frame house (heavy timber)?
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March 10, 2020
Wall assemblies - new construction
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