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What kind of incentive are available for a high performance net zero home?

...Retrofit Loans Canada

Posted by Matt Garrod March 28, 2021 Grants and incentives 1 response

I have many issues with my house where should I start?

My house was built in the Late 1940 - early 1950's, it is a farm buglalow with an addition in 1973, a poured concrete basement and concrete block foundation add...

Posted by Bryan Squirrell Sept. 29, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What type of Insulation can I use on the exterior of my home?

I have an old home, circa 1920’s, I’m currently renovating in Saskatchewan, Canada. I want to add insulation on the exterior of the home. The house is currently...

Posted by Scott Muller April 18, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 5 responses

What is the best way to make a row house in Montreal Quebec more energy efficient?

...retrofit for high end performance (It’s LEED Platinum), you could back off a bit on the insulation levels if it helped you afford a geothermal system. As for a ...

Posted by Elizabeth Brown Feb. 26, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

How do you insulate a 70s home with 2x4 walls that has fiber glass insulation?

What is the best way to insulate from the outside? Rock wool? How costly of a project is this? Here is an article that will give you a starting place about tear...

Posted by Mark Aussenegg Nov. 26, 2018 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Can I add Larsen Trusses and cellulose to 1920s House in Minneapolis?

I have 1920's house in Minneapolis, I'm thinking about tearing the siding off and adding 12" deep Larsen trusses with dense packed cellulose. The guides I've se...

Posted by Ken Traefald Feb. 17, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

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

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

...Retrofit Loans Canada    

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

What are the HRV or ERV options for 40-yr 2-storey 2000 sq ft home?

The local ventilation consultants wish to install a second ducting system, in addition to the returns and ducts for a electric-wood forced hot air system For a ...

Posted by T Newell July 17, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

I want to insulate the outside of my house, which type of insulation do you think is best?

I live in Southern Alberta and will be replacing my exterior vinyl siding with wood, I also want to add insulation at the same time. It's a 2x4 wall with pink i...

Posted by J. Ferguson Nov. 15, 2017 Wall assemblies - renovation 13 responses

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