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How should I insulate under a concrete hydronic slab on stilts?

...to screw piles to begin with to carry such a heavy load as a slab on concrete not to mention the house, and you are left with a house that sort of falls short o...

Posted by Cam Smith Feb. 6, 2021 Foundation choices 1 response

Can you insulate an existing slab on grade floor?

...to insulate around the outside of the foundation with 4 inches of closed cell foam sheets up to the bottom of the siding. We're hesitant to do this due to cost ...

Posted by Patrick Berkeley Dec. 31, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 5 responses

Why are half of my basement walls are not insulated and should I add insulation?

...to the concrete but the bottom half of the walls are left uninsulated. I have a wood framed 2x4 wall an inch off the concrete. How should I insulate the bottom ...

Posted by Jake Morel Dec. 28, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

How should I install XPS insulation in a basement?

...to piece the XPS to follow the contour of the transition to the narrower block.  Option 2 is to just have the XPS go ‘straight up’ to the floor joists above, no...

Posted by Ken Hunold Dec. 27, 2020 Basements improvements

What is the best way to super insulate the exterior of our 1975 four level split home?

...to run horizontal 1 by 2 strapping about 24 inches apart top to bottom on the exterior.    Then on top of that put vertical 1 by 2 strapping screwing this strap...

Posted by Dan LLC Properties Dec. 26, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation

How much does it cost to build an Earthship?

...How much money do we need? Any ideas or brainstorms are welcome. An Earthship is not an affordable home to build, nor is it a sensible, comfortable or durable o...

Posted by Robin Skidmore Dec. 17, 2020 Passive solar home design 1 response

How do you insulate an attic in Victorian House in Massachusetts?

...how to add insulation to my house. My house qualifies for a state of Massachusetts program to add cellulose insulation to my attic, but I would need to add vent...

Posted by dan sagalyn Dec. 5, 2020 Roof assemblies - renovation

How do you make an airtight house envelope?

...to find knowledgeable professional to make airtight passive house. Luckily I was around to correct below ground insulation in time before slab was poured, but n...

Posted by Valeriy Kraydman Dec. 1, 2020 Air and vapour barriers 1 response

How do insulate a basement slab that is sloped ?

...to a drain, do you have another plan to deal with any bulk water that may accumulate on the floor? If you were adding stone to bring it to level, would you not ...

Posted by Louis-François Lapointe Nov. 11, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

Should I vent the space between a block wall and vapor barrier?

...to of this page about how to prevent mold when renovating basements, which may be of value to you anyway.   In that article you will also see a photo of a block...

Posted by Nick Santore Oct. 10, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

Where can I find supplies for a green roof?

...to hire a roofing contractor or it truly can be DIY?  Thanks :) nadia In Principle, building a green roof can be as easy as it looks in our Green Roof DIY insta...

Posted by Nadia Naderi Oct. 8, 2020 Roof coverings 1 response

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

...to hire a consultant to optimize passive solar, ventilation, and other aspects.  Do you have a list of recommendations? If you want to learn how to build the be...

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

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

...to the inside but also the outside of the walls so we don’t lose too much space inside. Do you have suggestions about how to go about this? I’ve read some of yo...

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

How do you get rid of mold in a bathroom?

...to clean a large area yourself due to the health risks are too great. You can contact the CMHC for a list of qualified professionals. How to clean mold in small...

Posted by Sara Oct. 28, 2017 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response
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