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What is the best way to insulate a 1930s brick house from the outside?

Posted by Stephane Marcotte Sept. 2, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 2 responses

How can I insulated the outside walls of a workshop without doing harm?

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

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

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What is the most cost effective way to build a rain screen wall assembly?

Posted by Jess Glowacki June 22, 2021 Wall assemblies - new construction

Can you use boards instead of sheathing?

Posted by Stephen Montgomery May 30, 2021 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

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

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

Do you have any framing schematics for an extensive green roof?

Posted by Eric Anderson May 28, 2021 Roof coverings 1 response

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

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

What is the best way to insulate a metal structure from the Inside?

Posted by Jacky Surber May 2, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 2 responses

Which is the best exterior insulation board to make a cottage 3 season?

Posted by Sharon Challingsworth April 23, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Do I need a vapour barrier in Ontario?

Posted by Gordon Harold April 22, 2021 Air and vapour barriers

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

How do I close the gap from the exterior cladding overhang to the foundation?

Posted by derek hill April 2, 2021 Exterior cladding

Which insulation do I use for interior walls of a framed in bunker?

Posted by Dale Klubertanz March 23, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

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

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

How thick should EPS foam insulation on basement walls be?

Posted by Derrick R March 17, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses
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