Gas / Discussions

...gas leak. I can't help you with how to go about it, its a matter of personal safety. Gas leaks will smell like rotten eggs, which comes from an additive put int...

...gas in homes Mitigating radon gas in water My question was- is it best to check for radon AFTER tightening the home, rather than before, if one is going to ...

...gas as fuel. $400/ mth is killing me. Help, i have been told it can't be done . If you’re looking to convert your radiant floor from a gas-powered boiler to an ...

...gas furnace (I have gas to the house since my wife wanted a gas stove, a gas fire place and a gas barbque), or a natural gas boiler/electric furnace option (for...

...gas, and certainly more so than heating with oil , though sometimes the cost of electric heat is higher. Which province are you in, and do you already have elec...

...gas from basements and crawl spaces There are some specific radon gas mitigation techniques for existing homes that are performed by processionals that specia...

...gas in basements , have you ever tested for radon gas and are you in a high risk area? My description was correct and quite understandable. To stop ground water...

Is it worthwhile to plug all rod holes with hydrolic cement and also apply a product like Radon seal to provide a water and gas barrier before installing xps f...

...gas filled windows. The gas will dissipate through the glass over time, so after a number of years they will be reduced to just having air between the panes, bu...

Hi - I just read, https://www.ecohome.net/guides/3218/removing-radon-gas-from-basements-and-crawlspaces/ I am looking to get down and ensure no more radon co...

I own my detached home in Vancouver. We have a natural gas boiler that heats water for hot water uses and the water that flows through floor pipes providing ra...

...gas In floor Radiant heat. With the most updated energy codes. We are just looking for the best air exchange system. Thanks, John How to choose between an HRV a...

...gas. The problem may have less to do with the source of heat, but the rate of heat loss through the building envelope – specifically the walls and windows. This...

...gas into homes? I have strong sensitivities to chemicals and its been hard to keep the air quality of my new build, so I don’t want to mess up on something smal...

...gas in homes, so see our pages on mitigating radon gas in basements , including how to remove radon gas from well water , in case you dig a well in the future. ...

...gas forced air heating system with electric ductless mini split system as I'm undergoing a remodel of my home and making all appliances electric. 1) Is this a g...

...gas emissions of spray foam, so if you go that route I would pitch you the idea of choosing a spray foam with blowing agents that reduce greenhouse gas emission...

...gas fuelled water heater and water or gel radiant floor heating, or the air system that Legalett uses. I am also wondering how much rebar should be in a slab on...