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What is the best way to install 5" of XPS rigid foam on interior basement walls?

...walls dry to the interior, by that we  mean to caution readers against installing interior poly vapor barriers that traps moisture in with studs and causes wall...

Posted by Sean MacDonald June 14, 2021 Foundation and basement improvements 8 responses

Why insulate the walls rather than the floor joists in a crawlspace?

...walls. Is there any benefit to this or should the walls be insulated instead? Crawlspaces are sometimes insulated between the floor joists to the floor above, o...

Posted by Ron Monk June 2, 2021 Crawl spaces 3 responses

Are straw bale SIPS being made and sold in Canada? Are they accepted?

Can I source a supply. There is one company in the UK that is producing Straw bale SIPs, and there was one Ontario company producing Straw bale SIPs has since s...

Posted by Martin Stone May 29, 2021 Wall assemblies - new construction 3 responses

How do you keep concrete house walls from getting too hot in hot climates?

...walls absorb too much heat, poor building design. I live in a condo and would like to put something on the walls inside to keep the heat mostly outside. There a...

Posted by Florence A. Hawkins May 14, 2021 Passive solar home design 1 response

How do I best insulate my century home from the inside?

...walls of the house are: plaster/lathe - 2x4 wood studs (no existing insulation) - wood sheathing - brick veneer (no real airspace to speak of). The interior pla...

Posted by Merner Row Design May 12, 2021 Roof assemblies - renovation 2 responses

Should I do dense pack cellulose in wall cavities prior to exterior insulation?

...walls, and your question is sort of answered in there anyway – The best way to insulate walls is from the exterior Since you’re already going to be insulating t...

Posted by Gordon McNair April 13, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

Will spray foam on basement walls prevent condensation?

...walls it dried up.  I reinsulated and and a new vapour barrier, and left it for the winter.  I opened back up and there was condensation again. I opened up the ...

Posted by Michael Scott April 12, 2021 Basements improvements 3 responses

What is the best exterior rigid foam insulation for under a deck?

I live in Calgary, Alberta and bought a house built in 2007. I noticed this past winter when I started renovating my basement that the rim joists were poorly in...

Posted by Andrew Cherubini March 21, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

how do I find pricing on hemp insulation?

...walls and the ceiling with hemp insulation. I have no idea of the cost to do so.

Posted by Goober Pyle March 16, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing

What is the best way to insulate a 2x8 wall?

I have been reading so much on insulation ....and out of the foam boards I think eps might be the best to use,  but not sure if the foil face would be good, may...

Posted by Michael Sweglar July 8, 2020 Wall assemblies - new construction 3 responses

What is the best wall & insulation combination for Colorado?

I will be building an Ecohome in the middle of Colorado where it snows for a third of the year, is freezing for about half of it, and has a couple warm summer m...

Posted by Jacob Johannessen July 2, 2020 Efficient home design 1 response

What is the best way to insulate the exterior walls of an older home?

...walls with no insulation behind them.  I want to insulate the walls but not remove the plaster as it's still in excellent condition.  My house goes right to the...

Posted by Geoff Kavanagh June 30, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 2 responses

How do you insulate a cottage crawlspace and install radiant floor heat?

we are thinking of upgrading our cottage. Currently it is off the ground at various heights, from 6" to 3 ft. Supported by cement blocks at various locations un...

Posted by Todd hall June 28, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

What is the best exterior Wall and Roof Rigid Insulation for a barn renovation?

...walls of an existing home for more details. What does your local Building code say the minimum R value for walls, roofs and slabs is in the area? 

Posted by Ron Busch June 27, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

How do you prevent moisture from getting into a basement footing?

...walls are installed. So once the concrete walls are poured, moisture can’t pass between the two.

Posted by Frank Liu June 24, 2020 New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 response

What kind of non-toxic exterior sheathing can be used in place of plywood?

Standard exterior plywood sheathing (on top of ext stud wall, underneath finish ext siding) has formaldyde, glues all of which are toxic.  What can I use that w...

Posted by pier charter June 4, 2020 Wood and organic materials 1 response

Is hemp insulating wallboard available in Canada?

Is hemp insulating wallboard available in Canada? I have seen some in the uk We will soon be suppling Hemp Insulation and Hemp Building Products, we are current...

Posted by Robin Bakker June 2, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

What is the best approach to insulate the floor in a tiny home, built on a trailer?

I am looking for best approach to insulating a deck over trailer. -frame is 2x6 steel tubing 24" oc (wheel wells under the floor frame) -ideally i do not want t...

Posted by Dustin Hartwig May 28, 2020 Tiny house 3 responses
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