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Cottage / Discussions

Can you jack up a cottage and build a slab on grade underneath it?

...cottage a bit to level it.  Your cottage would need to lifted high enough that you can at least get a Bobcat under there to level it, add clean crushed stone an...

Posted by William Rae June 6, 2021 Slab on Grade 5 responses

Which insulation should I use under my cottage?

...cottage is over a dirt floor, the foundation walls all in 2x6 and plywood, what type of insulation can i use on walls .  and to point out the walls are sitting ...

Posted by denis maurier May 3, 2021 Crawl spaces 3 responses

Which is the best exterior insulation board to make a cottage 3 season?

Hello, our house built in 1920 untouched save for a simple kitchen. It's walls are toung and groove pine. No heat no insulation just the wainscotting walls. The...

Posted by Sharon Challingsworth April 23, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Do I need a vapour barrier in Ontario?

...cottage in Ontario. Some walls are being stripped to the studs and getting insulated with Roxul R14, some walls are not. I plan on adding house wrap and insulat...

Posted by Gordon Harold April 22, 2021 Air and vapour barriers

How do you insulate a cottage crawlspace and install radiant floor heat?

...cottage. Currently it is off the ground at various heights, from 6" to 3 ft. Supported by cement blocks at various locations under the cottage and some around i...

Posted by Todd hall June 28, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

What is the best way to do a cottage reno adding an insulation blanket?

...cottage to 4 season. The current wall is drywall with poly vapour barrier, 2x4" framing with fiberglass. The sheathing was 7/16 asphalt sheathing with an exteri...

Posted by Barton Rowe Feb. 28, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 2 responses

Should you insulate an A-frame cottage with cathedral ceiling from the exterior or interior?

We have a 20'x30' Aframe cottage that we have started a reno on.  We have removed the panelling inside and the outside boards are visible and in great shape.  S...

Posted by J Genereaux Oct. 26, 2020 Roof assemblies - renovation 1 response

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