...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...
Posted by AjJan. 21, 2020, 8:13 a.m.Crawl spaces1 Responses
...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?
I assume at least some of the insulation will still be exposed above grade, correct? Did you have a finishing plan for that? If not exposed to direct su...
...best insulated from the exterior to keep them warm, but it doesn’t sound like that is your plan. You need to be careful when insulating the interior of a block ...
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...
Posted by peter owenOct. 31, 2019, 3:33 p.m.Slab on Grade1 Responses
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...
Posted by keri gelenianNov. 23, 2020, 6:32 p.m.Foundation choices1 Responses
Good Day, I just bought a 2.5 acres property house in Thorne Quebec. I would like to renovate the house to its maximum potential including solar panels to be t...
Posted by Emmanuel SylvestreAug. 31, 2020, 8:15 a.m.Concept and design1 Responses
I have a crawlspace with 4' concrete walls and a cement floor, insulation between the floor joists and has 3 - vents to the outside. I am thinking of 1" foam b...
Posted by Dave BellOct. 24, 2019, 3:57 p.m.Crawl spaces3 Responses
We live in Bellingham WA and our basement was built in the 70's. It has high humidity (70-80%RH) although I don't see any visible damp anywhere. The washer/dry...
...best to remove it if you still can since the concrete will continue to absorb moisture and in turn the wood will continue to absorb moisture as well and begin t...
...best bet at this point is to contact a septic engineer , as they are the ones that would need to design a system and size it appropriately and regional Building...
Posted by Genevieve BrunetSept. 9, 2020, 9:16 p.m.Greywater Recycling2 Responses
Background: House attached on both sides, built in 1875, in Montreal. Two stories and a basement. Main and 2nd floor have wood floors that I don't intend to ch...
My fiance and I are building our first home. We purchased some basic house plans that are designed for a slab on grade home. I am really leaning towards slab o...
Posted by Matthew GioiaJuly 7, 2020, 11:03 p.m.Heating and cooling3 Responses
...best roof material to use?
Here is our page on choosing the best roofing materials , have a look there and you may find all the answers you need. Once you kno...
Posted by Babak KJuly 17, 2020, 2:03 a.m.Roof coverings1 Responses
1820 farmhouse..2nd floor I heated...restoring 1st floor bedroom ceiling leaving beams exposed. What is best insulation that will be moisture, fire retardant, ...
...best performance from your windows and to reduce thermal bridging through the rough opening, they are best set inside a bit. You can see a thermal image of heat...
Posted by Anwas QweltenMay 30, 2019, 8:16 p.m.Windows and doors1 Responses
