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

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

What type of insulation should I put on the exterior of my new home?

Posted by Alex Kesheshian April 23, 2020 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

Where should I put a vapour retarder?

Posted by Jeffrey Connell March 14, 2020 Wall assemblies - new construction 4 responses

What ext. wall assembly is recommend for a timber frame house (heavy timber)?

Posted by Heath Jarrett March 10, 2020 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

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Is there thermal bridging in the Edelweiss REMOTE wall?

Posted by David Pantalone Feb. 9, 2020 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

What infloor radiant heating would you use in a corewood home design?

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What's the best lumber for framing a house?

Posted by Natalie Pierce Nov. 21, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

Compared to pre-fab wall assemblies - how does ICF Construction fare?

Posted by Shaun B Nov. 12, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 2 responses

What are your thoughts on using large flax straw bales (4x4) to build in Saskatchewan?

Posted by Al Birchard Nov. 11, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 3 responses

Have you heard of Gigacrete and is it any good?

Posted by Sasha P Aug. 29, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 6 responses

In your Edelweiss house you use 2x6 studs. Why not use 2x4 studs and add 2" rigid on the inside?

Posted by Tom Wagar Aug. 25, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

What do you think of insulated T Studs in Canada?

Posted by Lee Watt June 3, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

Are Insulated Concrete Forms and Gigacrete panels good?

Posted by Dallin Sumpter Feb. 21, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 5 responses

What is the best to insulate metal structures for all seasons?

Posted by Morgan Aldridge Jan. 19, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

How do you prevent walls from rotting in humid climates?

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How do you attach exterior siding without affecting the air barrier on a passive house?

Posted by Scott Bowker July 16, 2018 Wall assemblies - new construction 3 responses
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