How do you insulate a 70s home with 2x4 walls that has fiber glass insulation?

Fitting extra insulation to an older home when renovating can be a great idea, but when insulating exterior walls from the outside take care to do it right. Ec…

Whether a house is worth rebuilding or is better torn down depends on a lot of factors, many of them personal, but also financial considerations like grants, s…

Why are basements moldy? Because we build walls so they can't dry. Simple changes in wall design will result in mould-free durable basements.… Basements don't …

When it comes to choosing a building envelope there are many variables to consider: what climate zone you're building in, performance, durability, health, comf…

Living in a recycled shipping container home may not be all its cracked up to be. Here is a look at the ups and downs of this housing trend, and whether we thi…

Understanding building science basics will help you design and build durable and efficient wall systems, in this instance LEED Platinum v4.… LEED Platinum V4 W…

Basement mold and mildew can easily be avoided with better designed walls. Common building practices trap moisture in wall assemblies preventing them from dryi…