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...best way to build a wall, it is just what we settled on. That house is insulated with Rockwool Mineral wool insulation . Our latest demo house was insulated wit...

I contacted several concrete polishers and they each told me something different. Some say use epoxy, some say don’t, I've even had some people suggest wax or ...

I need a 3 or 4 zone ductless air source system in the 24,000 BTU range. Suggestions? When looking for a heat pump for a home, we would recommend checking th...

I live in NM where the temperature gets below freezing in winter and around 100 degrees in summer. In my small mechanical room I have a propane boiler and an i...

...best', it may not have the best ROI. We've tried different brands over the years, We used a Venmar ERV in our last demo house build and we are very happy with...

...Best Wood Types for Framing Homes? CLS wood is an acronym for Canadian Lumber Standard , and it is manufactured using Kiln-dried fir, Pine or Spruce, dependin...

...best practices for basement renovations? Why are Basements Moldy? How to Fix & Prevent Mold in Homes As for vapor barriers on basement walls, as you would r...

Building a 24 X 50 Post and Beam barn. Thinking of applying 2 layers of 4 " (8" total) of rigid insulaton, offset seams on top of 1 X 8 sheathing. Seams of top...

...best and where to use them While most insulation materials actually perform a little better the colder it gets, polyiso is the opposite and its R value tends ...

...best HRV or ERV is, first I would point you to this page we already have – Choosing between an HRV and ERV That should probably answer your questions, and y...

...best bet is to have a very good thermal envelope to reduce the heat load and, if possible, orient the house for passive solar heating . Both of those design pri...

...best way to stay in formed is to Join the Ecohome Network as a free member and you will get a newsletter notice as soon as we have more available. Hope that hel...

We are looking for ecological options instead of chemicals for a pool, what are your recommendations? Our favorite alternative to chlorinated backyard pools is...

...best to keep the humidity to below 50% RH. Let us know what else you have down there, because if you insulate between the joists then it's likely (or ‘inevitabl...

...best to install a vapour open exterior insulation so you don’t trap moisture inside the walls, which is why we most often recommend installing some sort of Mine...

...best insulation really depends on individual circumstances, learn more here - What is the best insulation for a home? And we’re always happy to discuss eco ...

I watched your videos with much interest but wasn't sure about the "trench" type perimeter "grade beam" in terms of supporting the house structure, and the fac...

The grade on the building site drops 8 feet over 72 feet. Is it feasible and cost effective to build three slab foundations that step down in order to deal wit...