What kind of non-toxic exterior sheathing can be used in place of plywood?

Both Plywood & OSB have benefits & drawbacks, with much misinformation about Permeability - EcoHOME investigates the latest Data for new Code to help make the …

3/4 inch OSB sheathing on the interior can be an excellent air barrier and a great vapour barrier as well. There has been a steady evolution in the way we buil…

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…

We spend an average of 90% of our time indoors, where air is usually 3 to 4 times more polluted than outside air. Building practices and building materials can…

Weather barriers (or more accurately water-resistive barriers) keep bulk water away from vulnerable building components and allow walls to dry at the same time…

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…

Solid wood & various wood-based products are used for framing, insulating & finishing homes. Here is how to choose different lumber products for framing & thei…