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Best HVAC Strategy in climate zone 4 for a ranch on slab?
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How much perimeter skirt insulation should go around a concrete slab?
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Slab on Grade
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Where can I find siding contractors for exterior insulation energy upgrade?
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July 27, 2022
Exterior cladding
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What is the best way to insulation an old house with lath and plaster?
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July 12, 2022
Wall assemblies - renovation
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New foundations and slab-on-grade
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What is the best way to heat and cool of an off grid home?
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Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing
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What is the minimum insulation value for insulation between the edge of the slab and foundation wall?
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July 12, 2022
Slab on Grade
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Where should you locate HRV and ERV exhaust vents?
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July 12, 2022
HRV and ERV
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Where can I find Shou Sugi Ban carbonized wood siding?
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Exterior cladding
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How do you stop moisture and mold from forming behind drywall in a new basement?
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Basements improvements
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Where can I find a trusted HVAC designer in NH for a new build?
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Ventilation
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What tips are there for how to build a deck that will last longer?
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June 30, 2022
Decks, porches and gazebos
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Lifestyle and environment
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Where to find information on geothermal ground source heat pumps?
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June 10, 2022
Heat pumps, geothermal and AC
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Self-build resources for DIY eco homes in Canada?
Posted by Alex Angel
June 9, 2022
Planning and Design
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Where do I find RBQ licensed contractors specializing in heat pump for hydronic systems?
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June 9, 2022
How to Find Qualified Green Building Professionals
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Where to find green home contractors in Quebec for plumbing and ventilation?
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How to Find Qualified Green Building Professionals
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Can moisture from the sand and aggregate under a slab cause rising damp?
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June 9, 2022
Slab on Grade
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