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Sustainable building practices / Discussions

Do prefabricated houses that are more energy efficient take longer to build?

...building a prefabricated building that is more energy efficient than a similar counter part that is less efficient would take longer to build? The difference in...

Posted by Ross Breton Oct. 27, 2024 Prefab homes 1 response

Is it worth renovating old farmhouse?

...building? That will help you work through the decision of whether to restore your house or take it down and rebuild. If you decide to renovate and do an energy ...

Posted by Kathryn Hayley Oct. 26, 2024 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What is Most Cost Effective HVAC Solution for a Slab House Addition?

...building. I am not saying don't do it, but rather go into it knowing what you are going to get from it. Hydronic radiant floors have dedicated boilers that are ...

Posted by Ross McLeod June 24, 2024 Heating and cooling 4 responses

Can you use hemp insulation with metal framing?

Hello, I have a craftsmen home build in 1929. The foundation is stone. When I bought the house 8 years ago it had some moisture in the walls and small streams o...

Posted by Danielle Simonin May 3, 2024 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

When do you use air barriers, vapor barriers and radiant barriers?

...buildings should be as airtight as possible so you can control the air quality with your ventilation system. And all buildings should have some control layer to...

Posted by Brandon Churchill July 19, 2023 Air and vapour barriers 1 response

What are the best practices for a pier foundation on sloped bedrock?

...building a foundation on a slope, piers (screw piles or helical piles) are one way but not generally our favorite if it can be avoided. Building on piers leaves...

Posted by s w July 12, 2022 New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 response

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