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What insulation should I put on basement block walls that is resistant to mold?
Posted by Ken Gee
July 31, 2019
Basements improvements
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Where can I buy an HRV in New York State?
Posted by Jarred Weaver
July 29, 2019
HRV and ERV
2 responses
How do you remove moisture and condensation from basement walls?
Posted by Aaron Keating
July 27, 2019
Basements improvements
3 responses
Can you elevate a slab on grade foundation?
Posted by Raoul Lions
July 27, 2019
Slab on Grade
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Do frost lines where studs are on a wall show a failure of spray foam insulation?
Posted by Gerald Crozier
July 22, 2019
Insulation and soundproofing
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What do I in my basement where new insulation meets old?
Posted by Steve J
July 20, 2019
Basements improvements
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What is the best way to insulate rim joists with EPS and batts?
Posted by Steve J
July 18, 2019
Basements improvements
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How you vent a metal roof?
Posted by Kim jarrett
July 12, 2019
Roof coverings
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Looking to build a small home as eco as possible, where do we start?
Posted by Jennifer Bisson
July 12, 2019
Planning and Design
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Can you spray foam a house from the outside?
Posted by Joan Lawrence
July 11, 2019
Wall assemblies - renovation
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What is the optimal setup for mechanical systems for slab on grade?
Posted by Dave Nuttall
July 6, 2019
Mechanical systems
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Should I install two small electric hot water heaters - or one big one?
Posted by Shaun B
June 28, 2019
Hot water
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Can you Insulate a cinder block basement foundation with Rockwool?
Posted by Victor B
June 19, 2019
Basements improvements
6 responses
How much does a Tesla roof cost?
Posted by Anthea Larke
June 18, 2019
Renewable energy
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Can you use a vapour retarder paint on the ceiling instead of using a poly vapour barrier?
Posted by Anwas Qwelten
June 8, 2019
Air and vapour barriers
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If a passive house is designed well is it worth the extra cost for Low E window coatings?
Posted by Joe Van Kuren
June 7, 2019
Passive solar home design
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Can I spray foam insulate from the outside?
Posted by Kurt Klischuk
June 6, 2019
Wall assemblies - renovation
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What do you think of insulated T Studs in Canada?
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June 3, 2019
Wall assemblies - new construction
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