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How do you insulate the exterior of a brick house?

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What can I use to insulate the outside of my extension?

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Will adding insulation to the exterior walls help get rid of mold on the inside?

Posted by BARBARA ROSALEZ Feb. 15, 2022 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

What is the proper location of a vapor barrier in a home in New York State?

Posted by Michael Boice Jan. 15, 2022 Air and vapour barriers 2 responses

Can you put exterior insulation over Zip System plywood?

Posted by Bro Gore Jan. 8, 2022 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

How do I seal the air barrier at the top of the exterior wall?

Posted by Nicolas Jolicoeur Jan. 3, 2022 Air and vapour barriers 5 responses

Which is the best foam board insulation to put against poured concrete basement walls?

Posted by Patricia Roberts Dec. 28, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

How does one retrofit or wrap an existing home with straw bale?

Posted by M. J. Dec. 21, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 2 responses

Is the ZIP Sheathing system better than house wrap?

Posted by Fred Martens Dec. 18, 2021 Walls and Roofs 1 response

Fill gap between wood stud wall and closed cell foam or fill the stud bays?

Posted by B Mac Dec. 13, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

Is it better to insulate the inside of a house or outside during renovations? And which insulation is best?

Posted by Andy Sellers Dec. 7, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Do you have a step flashing detail for gyproc sheathed 2nd story wall/garage roof interface?

Posted by Don Fraser Dec. 5, 2021 Walls and Roofs 4 responses

Can you make a green roof with an existing metal roof?

Posted by Alexandra Dobrescu Dec. 3, 2021 Walls and Roofs 1 response

How do you ventilate a roof in a hot, humid coastal climate?

Posted by Ashok Abhyankar Nov. 29, 2021 Roof assemblies - renovation 1 response

Does strapping’s nailing jeopardize membrane integrity?

Posted by GUY DUPONT Nov. 26, 2021 Air and vapour barriers 3 responses

A different wall and ceiling vapour barrier treatment in the Eco-home: How come?

Posted by James Turk Nov. 22, 2021 Air and vapour barriers 1 response
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