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How do insulate the outside of a log home?
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How do you do a vapor barrier in a dense pack cellulose wall?
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July 26, 2018
Wall assemblies - renovation
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How do I find a green builder in my region?
Posted by Marie Isakower
July 26, 2018
How to Find Qualified Green Building Professionals
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How do you attach exterior siding without affecting the air barrier on a passive house?
Posted by Scott Bowker
July 16, 2018
Wall assemblies - new construction
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How do you install a ground loop for an HRV?
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July 10, 2018
HRV and ERV
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What is the best solar water heating system?
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July 6, 2018
Solar thermal collectors
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Are there non-toxic quartz kitchen counters?
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June 27, 2018
Healthy indoor air quality
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How do you replace windows in a double stud wall house?
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June 25, 2018
Windows and doors
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How do you install grey water recycling in a tiny house?
Posted by Grace Schock
June 21, 2018
Plumbing and water heaters
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What is the best way to renovate a basement after a flood?
Posted by Wren Toombs
June 18, 2018
Foundation and basement improvements
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Do you have a diagram showing effect of winds on the pressure inside the house?
Posted by Bryan Bargen
June 8, 2018
Air and vapour barriers
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Does insulating a slab on grade make the building less stable?
Posted by Nicolas Jalbert
May 28, 2018
Slab on Grade
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Can you help trouble shoot my Lunos HRV e2 system in my tiny home?
Posted by L Dingwall
May 24, 2018
HRV and ERV
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What is the cost of a Net Zero House?
Posted by SD Holman
May 19, 2018
Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing
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How does a Passive House handle floods?
Posted by Wendy Tsao
May 7, 2018
Foundations and Basements
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How do I create a complete air barrier using a vapour retarding primer?
Posted by Mihai Wilson
May 3, 2018
Wall assemblies - renovation
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Will I save energy by lowering my thermostat at night?
Posted by Ryan Peterson
May 1, 2018
Heating and cooling
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What is the best way to insulate a home from the outside?
Posted by Sylvie Gagnon
Dec. 12, 2017
Wall assemblies - renovation
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