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How to fix condensation on ceilings?

Hi! We moved into a house last winter (it is a 50 year old home) and we notice condensation on the ceilings. The house also had plywood soffits with minimal ven...

Posted by Jessica Sadler Nov. 13, 2019 Walls and Roofs 1 response

Compared to pre-fab wall assemblies - how does ICF Construction fare?

...homes will be made with pre built walls and more even more likely is that prefabricated kit homes will be built, delivered and installed, faster and cheaper tha...

Posted by Shaun B Nov. 12, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 2 responses

How do I get an assessment of heat loss for my home?

...home energy audit in Canada? Free Energy Audits, Net Zero Home Grants & Interest Free Home Retrofit Loans Canada    

Posted by jennifer jolly Jan. 13, 2021 Grants and incentives 1 response

How do I build or buy a salt battery for my home?

I have solar installed on the roof but need to build storage and I would like to use a salt battery.

Posted by Sakthi N Dec. 26, 2020 Renewable energy

What are the ingredients for making a DIY salt water battery?

...home battery, I assume you have the technical know how to pull that off or you wouldn’t suggest it since this is a little more ambitious than making one of thos...

Posted by louis-jacques Wens Dec. 10, 2020 Electricity 1 response

Can I use straw bale sips on the exterior of a shipping container home?

...homes is an interesting movement but is not as ‘eco’ or ‘green’ as people may think, so if you haven’t started yet read more here first –  Shipping container ho...

Posted by Chelsea Teresak Nov. 28, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Are these homes available in Michigan?

...home Network as a member for free (don't worry we don’t spam and you can leave anytime), that way you would get an email notice when we have more available. Sor...

Posted by Suzanne Loechl Nov. 27, 2020 Architecture and plan design 2 responses

What are the foundation options for a prefab house?

...home is often limited in a way by the manufacturer and the floor construction. It would seem from the options you’ve laid out that its all open to you, so I’ll ...

Posted by Richard Bowie Nov. 20, 2020 Foundations and Basements 2 responses

What do I use in a dropped basement ceiling for soundproofing?

...home.  Here is a page that explain it - Controlling sound transmission in homes Some insulation materials such as fiberglass quietZone batts,  Rock wool / mine...

Posted by Melissa Pickett Oct. 10, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

What are solar battery storage alternatives?

...home and looking for a home battery to store solar power?  Here is our guide to choosing home batteries, and you could also check into saltwater home batteries ...

Posted by Sasha Nazarchuk Sept. 21, 2020 Renewable energy 3 responses

Can these homes be built on screwpiles as an alternative to slab foundations?

...homes on the piles? We have many models of prefab modular kit houses that can be seated on foundations, screw piles or slab on grade, so it really depends on th...

Posted by Mark Pospisil July 28, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

What size of lot is needed for the Eco habitat 1600?

I have a lot in Muskoka ,On, Canada. I am hoping I will be able to get the ECO 1650 installed on it. As If I need the little lot beside me is only 80 foot of wa...

Posted by Andrew Wallace July 21, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Can you recommend consultant for hire to optimize tiny home build?

...home at home! The other problems with the wheels, is that by having a house bounce down a highway it puts a lot of stress on the air barrier as well as joints a...

Posted by grrr skunk July 20, 2020 Tiny house 3 responses

What is the best brand for ductless mini-split HVAC system?

...home and making all appliances electric. 1) Is this a good idea? 2) what is the best brand for ductless mini-split? I heard good reviews for Mitsubishi Electric...

Posted by Babak K July 12, 2020 Heating and cooling 2 responses

What is the best way to insulate a home from the outside?

We live in an old 2x4 wall home that I’m told by the previous owners originally had no insulation, then it had loose fill cellulose insulation added decades ago...

Posted by Sylvie Gagnon Dec. 12, 2017 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response
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