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What is the best exterior insulation to put over existing double brick?

Posted by Andrew T July 19, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Is insulating an existing home from the outside a good solution?

Posted by Cate Prichard June 26, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

What is the best way to put siding on an older home without causing it to rot?

Posted by Richard Reinert April 18, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

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

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

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What is the best way to do a cottage reno adding an insulation blanket?

Posted by Barton Rowe Feb. 28, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 2 responses

Any suggestions for improving insulation of a unique concrete building?

Posted by Andrew Hurst Feb. 25, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

How do you insulate an exterior wall from the outside?

Posted by Stuart Seldon Feb. 11, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

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

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

Is spray foam a good way to insulate a house from the exterior?

Posted by Simon Levitt Dec. 21, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Can I use straw bale sips on the exterior of a shipping container home?

Posted by Chelsea Teresak Nov. 28, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Can a manufactured home be retrofitted with hempcrete?

Posted by Chryss James Nov. 19, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What is the best way to insulate exterior walls of a mid-70's Pioneer Log home?

Posted by Keith McDevitt Nov. 15, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation

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

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

What is the best way to insulate a Multi-material wall?

Posted by Steve J Sept. 29, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 7 responses

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

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

What type of insulation under an outdoor deck frame with 2x8s?

Posted by Eric Dalpe Sept. 15, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 4 responses

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

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

Can you mount heavy objects to a Passive House Larsen truss wall?

Posted by Jay Stevenson July 3, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response
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