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Is Condensation on Windows a bad sign?

Since the recent cold snap our double glazed windows are running with water, every morning it's all over the window sills, running down the wall - in the bathro...

Posted by Greg Olmstead Dec. 12, 2019 Walls and Roofs 1 response

Should I install basement drain tile vents?

I'm installing basement drain system and the contractor wants to install vents through the concrete floor at the wall junction to drain moisture condensate from...

Posted by gary taube Dec. 11, 2019 Foundation and basement improvements 3 responses

Is it OK to put 1 inch of EPS under vinyl siding with no wall insulation?

We have a cabin in the Bershires of Massachusetts ceilings and floor have been insulated, dense pack celluose in ceilings 4 in Amivic graphite EPS under floors....

Posted by Roger Smith Nov. 12, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 7 responses

How to air seal & ventilate a partial gut reno of a 1901 house?

I'm renovating a 1901 house, detached wood frame with stone foundation. We are creating a ~1500SF owner's duplex on the 2nd floor and former attic. The basement...

Posted by Zach Zill Feb. 7, 2021 Air and vapour barriers

Are their grants in my area?

We have an extremely old house and we are loosing lots of heat!

Posted by Shannon Hutchison Jan. 29, 2021 Grants and incentives

Is there any risk to a concrete foundation from adding interior insulation?

An insulation contractor toured my 100-year old house near Toronto and told me that they wouldn't recommend installing any insulation in the basement because it...

Posted by Drew Tozer Jan. 5, 2021 Basements improvements 9 responses

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

Our idea is to 'double strap' the exterior.     First, the siding is in excellent condition and is the masonite type that was fairly common in the that time per...

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

What is the best way to do a basement renovation?

...renovations are completed because people usually rebuild them in the same way, which would meet Einstein’s definition of insanity – doing the same thing over an...

Posted by BIG FOOT Nov. 18, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

Does the basement construction information on this website apply to the climates in Canada?

...renovation guide pages are geared towards to the most harsh an unforgiving climates. If you can build a sustainable home here, you can build one anywhere : ) He...

Posted by BIG FOOT Nov. 17, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

Can you add exterior rigid foam insulation (e.g. EPS) with replacing windows?

We are contemplating an energy retrofit to several 1960's chalet style cabins in Northern VT.  Budget matters and the windows of the cabins are in reasonably de...

Posted by Peter Milliken Nov. 9, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation

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

What is the best way to finish a basement with exposed pink fiberglass insulation?

I recently read that exposed pink fiberglass insulation is not healthy. It covers the full expanse of our basement, the full footprint of a modular home built i...

Posted by Claudia Fieo Oct. 6, 2020 Basements improvements

How can I insulate an interior back wall that is NOW an exterior back wall?

I had an interior porch torn down and had an exterior porch built. Now the back wall to the building is letting in cold air. I need to insulate the building. Wh...

Posted by Sabrina Ross Sept. 21, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

How do you re-do the insulation on a old cabin from the outside?

I'm planning on stripping the outside walls right to the studs in an old cabin in cold/very cold climate. It will be heated once a week in winter. There is no v...

Posted by Raphael Couture Sept. 14, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

What is the best way to renovate and make a self sustaining eco friendly family house?

...renovations you need to assess the current state of the house. With that I mean, you would need to determine first if there are any durability issues that shoul...

Posted by Emmanuel Sylvestre Aug. 31, 2020 Concept and design 1 response

Need roof repairs, insulation and new tin, are there grants available?

...renovations is best searched by entering those terms and your state, provincial or local region. We have a list of green home energy efficiency home improvement...

Posted by Ghislaine Morin Aug. 27, 2020 Grants and incentives 1 response

Can basement walls to dry to the inside with foam board?

I'm planning to install and seal 2 inch eps foamboard to my basement foundation walls. From all of my reading it says that your basement foundation walls can on...

Posted by Tim Hanrahan Aug. 20, 2020 Basements improvements 7 responses

For a first time buyer where do you start with renovations?

...renovations, how to find reliable green home builders builders, and this one - top tips for staying on budget with home renovations Once you’ve been through the...

Posted by Joanne Geall Aug. 19, 2020 Efficient home design 1 response
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