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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

How do you insulate an attic in Victorian House in Massachusetts?

Posted by dan sagalyn Dec. 5, 2020 Roof assemblies - renovation

How do you make an airtight house envelope?

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

Will recycled plane insulation pass building regs ? and is it safe to use?

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How to reduce the rain noise from a metal roof?

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Can a manufactured home be retrofitted with hempcrete?

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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

Where does a vapour barrier go when building a shed in southern Ontario?

Posted by Charley Nelson Nov. 5, 2020 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

Should you insulate an A-frame cottage with cathedral ceiling from the exterior or interior?

Posted by J Genereaux Oct. 26, 2020 Roof assemblies - renovation 1 response

What do I use in a dropped basement ceiling for soundproofing?

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Where can I find supplies for a green roof?

Posted by Nadia Naderi Oct. 8, 2020 Roof coverings 1 response

What insulation should you use to cover the ground GEODESIC Dome?

Posted by Vincent Warwick Oct. 1, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

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

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

Can you use Hemp insulation to insulate a metal structure?

Posted by Jen Moffat Sept. 23, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Where can I buy hemp batt insulation in Canada?

Posted by Jen Moffat Sept. 23, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response
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