Get started
Sign In
EDUCATION HUB
Online courses
For homeowners
For professionals
Special offers
INFORMATION
Satisfaction policy
Frequently asked questions
BUILDING GUIDE
ASK THE EXPERTS
Planning and Design Questions
Foundation and Basement Questions
Wall and Roof Questions
Mechanical Systems Questions
Interior Finishing Questions
Exterior Finishing Questions
LATEST SUSTAINABILITY NEWS
Policy and Building Code News
Products and Materials News
Design News
Climate Change News
Renewable Energy News
Urban Planning News
Energy Efficiency News
Transportation News
Health and Well-being News
Architecture News
LEED Certification News
Planning and Design
Lifestyle, location and commuting
Grants and incentives
Mortgage financing and taxation
Building codes
Green building certifications
Concept and design
Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing
Materials and resources
Architecture and plan design
How to Find Qualified Green Building Professionals
Healthy indoor air quality
Waste management
Real estate
Foundations and Basements
Excavation
Radon in Homes - Mitigation
New foundations and slab-on-grade
Foundation and basement improvements
Waterproofing and drainage
Walls and Roofs
Wall assemblies - new construction
Wall assemblies - renovation
Air and vapour barriers
Insulation and soundproofing
Windows and doors
Roof assemblies - new construction
Roof assemblies - renovation
Roof coverings
Exterior cladding
Pest control
Mechanical systems
Heating and cooling
Ventilation
Plumbing and water heaters
Electricity
Renewable energy
Interiors
Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces
Flooring and stairs
Paints, finishes and natural coatings
Doors and trim
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Basement finishing
Interior design and furnishing
Cleaning and maintenance
Recycling and composting
Exteriors
Decks, porches and gazebos
Permeable laneways and patios
Landscaping
Rainwater Collection & Watering
Rainwater harvesting
Food production
Natural swimming pools and ponds
Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums
FIND INSPIRATION
Project photos
Find ideas for sustainable & beautiful home renovations & building green homes
Green home projects
See sustainable homes that Ecohome has showcased over the last few years
Prefab kit eco homes
Find Net Zero prefab LEED & Passive House ready kit homes for sale
Green homes for sale
Sustainable homes for sale, green certified to LEED, Passive House or Zero Net Energy (ZNE)
Net Zero Energy Homes - Case Study
Showcasing a pilot project of 35 Net Zero Energy Ready homes built in 2021 in a cold climate
FIND PROFESSIONALS
FIND PRODUCTS
Back to Guides
Categories
Planning and Design
Foundations and Basements
Walls and Roofs
Mechanical systems
Interiors
Exteriors
Discussions
793 - 810 of 854 Posts
Do you have any tips to unclog a sink with standing water?
Posted by Laura Tom
Jan. 7, 2019
Plumbing and water heaters
1 response
Is it possible to reconcile installing a wood stove in a airtight, super-insulated house?
Posted by rick seward
Dec. 23, 2018
Wood stove and biomass heat
1 response
Should I be considering 66 or 80 gallon heat pump water heater?
Posted by Greg Anderson
Dec. 19, 2018
Plumbing and water heaters
1 response
Should I replace my skylights with solar tubes?
Posted by Elizabeth Brown
Nov. 30, 2018
Windows and doors
1 response
How do you insulate a 70s home with 2x4 walls that has fiber glass insulation?
Posted by Mark Aussenegg
Nov. 26, 2018
Wall assemblies - renovation
1 response
Can you help me decide between a foundation, slab on grade and crawlspace?
Posted by David Davenport
Nov. 26, 2018
New foundations and slab-on-grade
1 response
How do you design and build a green home on a very small budget?
Posted by Paul Squire
Nov. 8, 2018
Concept and design
1 response
How do you seal windows from the exterior for water and air but not create a vapor seal?
Posted by Piyush Prince
Nov. 7, 2018
Windows and doors
1 response
How do you prevent walls from rotting in humid climates?
Posted by Rose Alderson
Nov. 5, 2018
Wall assemblies - new construction
3 responses
Should I replace my geothermal system with a gas boiler?
Posted by Lawrence Brusnyk
Oct. 31, 2018
Heat pumps, geothermal and AC
1 response
How do you finish the exterior of slab on grade?
Posted by Dave Derouin
Oct. 18, 2018
Slab on Grade
1 response
Can I put a breathable peel and stick weather (air) barrier on the inside walls and ceiling?
Posted by Anomika Singhn
Oct. 1, 2018
Air and vapour barriers
1 response
Do you buy used building materials if they are in good condition?
Posted by Cheryl Nicholson
Sept. 5, 2018
Recycled and Reclaimed Materials
1 response
How hard is it to build a LEED Platinum House?
Posted by Sattar Alfa
Aug. 31, 2018
LEED Homes
1 response
Is There a Difference Between an Air Barrier and vapor barrier?
Posted by Sherri Mccormick
Aug. 17, 2018
Roof assemblies - renovation
3 responses
How can I get rid of moisture between the vapor barrier and the insulation in a basement?
Posted by David Mitchell
Aug. 14, 2018
Basements improvements
62 responses
What is the best way to heat an off grid home?
Posted by Michelle Nason
Aug. 8, 2018
Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing
3 responses
Do I need CSA Approval to Build and Sell Solar Air Heaters?
Posted by Nathan Mackay
Aug. 7, 2018
Solar thermal collectors
1 response
Previous
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
Next
Back
An error occurred. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Close
Cancel
Confirm