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How does one retrofit or wrap an existing home with straw bale?

...home with straw bales would work, but there is much to consider. Yes, removing siding and adding a water proof membrane is a good first step, done properly that...

Posted by M. J. Dec. 21, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 2 responses

Where can I find a round prefab green home?

I want a prefab:  Round or hexagonal, 2-story, all 'green'.  Where should I look?  RE SHIPPING COSTS:  I'm in eastern US (WV).   We are working to get more pref...

Posted by Sabrina Adams May 27, 2021 Architecture and plan design 1 response

How do you lower winter indoor humidity in a home in Guelph, ON?

Our winter house humidity here in Guelph, ON is between 30 - 40 % RH. We have awhole house dehumidifier. in 2020 we had new doors installed. When it hits -10 or...

Posted by Gary Luck May 26, 2021 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

How do I best insulate my century home from the inside?

...home that I am renovating myself as time and money permits.  I have a strong desire to make this home as comfortable as possible for my time in the home and for...

Posted by Merner Row Design May 12, 2021 Roof assemblies - renovation 2 responses

What insulation is there for a shipping container home that isn't spray foam?

...home?  

Posted by Jim bo April 1, 2021 Tiny house

What type of HRV ventilation system should I use?

So I have a 7 1/2 ton unit I am installing in a commercial doctors office they have a surgery room that needs 20 cycles of fresh air per hour what type of recov...

Posted by Erik Baardsen March 16, 2021 HRV and ERV

Where can I buy a 2 bedroom prefab house for land in Maryland. And how much?

...home Kit house models here for Canada and US There are additional costs to seat the house that I hope is not part of that 100 K budget, specifically – land purc...

Posted by Mukwae Wabei Siyolwe March 12, 2021 Architecture and plan design 3 responses

Can these be built in California or Washington?

Looking for info on builders on the west coast.  Hi Steven, Just confirming - you're asking if our prefab kit houses are available in Washington  and California...

Posted by Steven J July 4, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Where can I find a prefab home in Canada?

...homes across Canada and the US in the near future, best is to sign up as an Ecohome member for free  (we don't spam members or share addresses, fear not). That ...

Posted by Kathleen Thomas June 27, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

What would a saltwater home battery bank be for solar applications with a fridge?

...home battery systems to get you in right headspace too – The latest solar home battery technologies When you are sizing a solar array to power a home there are ...

Posted by Jordon Morishita June 25, 2020 Renewable energy 1 response

Where can I find salt water batteries?

...home solar batteries on the market for home power storage was an exciting development, but unfortunately not much came from it from what we've seen. There are a...

Posted by S Conrad June 23, 2020 Renewable energy 3 responses

Are these prefab kit homes available outside Eastern Canada and US?

...home for free, we don’t spam our members and we do not trade email lists. This way you will see in a news letter any updates on the availability of kit houses. ...

Posted by Phil Pooler June 6, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Best small ventilation HRV or ERV for a camper van or tiny house?

Seems the only technology now available is a roof fan and an open window for ventilating my tiny home, which isn't a good solution in hot or cold climates. Idea...

Posted by Ron Timmins June 6, 2020 Tiny house 5 responses

Do you sell and ship kits in the southwest United States?

...homes to the Southern US in the near future, You may have already seen the above page with kit house models but if you submit a request for a quote or  join eco...

Posted by Tracey Locke May 31, 2020 Architecture and plan design 3 responses

Are saltwater home batteries availability in the USA?

...home batteries for power storage is a very promising technology that we were really excited about seeing as a greener and cheaper solution for storing home sola...

Posted by David Meckes April 11, 2020 Renewable energy 1 response

What is the payout for converting from gas heat to electric heat?

...home, which is a benefit in winter, but definitely not in summer. There is more about the efficiency and cost of electric heating here this page –  Why Electric...

Posted by Fred Beaulac Jan. 24, 2020 Heating with electricity 3 responses

Where can I find caulking and adhesives without antimicrobial (biocides) chemicals?

...home. I am looking for linoleum adhesive, wood flooring adhesive, and a water clean-up and water smoothable caulking that are non-toxic, NO VOC and DO NOT con...

Posted by Riki Luri Jan. 10, 2020 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

What options are there for pre fab Passive House kit designs?

...Home and checked out house plans from Quebec affiliates and requested info from EcoHome.  I also found EkoBuilt Passive House Plans and wondered if you have any...

Posted by Kim MacKay Dec. 27, 2019 Planning and Design 1 response
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