Do you have any reviews or suggestions for Gigacrete homes? They seem eco-friendly with a tight building envelope. There's just not much info out there. Hi Sas...
...Homes, and so many we see for sale have nothing! They're also great for problem rooms like bedrooms a way to reduce condensation on windows or in humid spaces l...
Posted by Ron TimminsJune 6, 2020, 8:05 a.m.Tiny house4 Responses
...homes, or our least favourite ‘designed’ home, the Earthship. Moving from the small bales to large ones will mean it can go much quicker, but you’ll need machin...
...home , but below are a few pages in particular that may help.
If you are looking for non-toxic cabinetry materials for shelving, we recently did a lot of inte...
The LED light came on indicating a filter change, though my builder told me that was optional. Do I need a new filter or can I wash and reuse the existing one?...
Posted by L DingwallMay 24, 2018, 11:06 p.m.HRV and ERV2 Responses
...homeowners money as well. Given the climate conditions in the Mountains of BC, Canada, I would personally be putting about 6 inches below grade as well. have a ...
Posted by Gary AbbottNov. 23, 2020, 1:36 p.m.Basements1 Responses
It smells like sulfur and tastes foul as it sits in the pipes inside. If it's being used frequently it's fine. But the hot water isn't used much and it's horri...
I am looking for best approach to insulating a deck over trailer.
-frame is 2x6 steel tubing 24" oc (wheel wells under the floor frame)
-ideally i do not w...
Posted by Dustin HartwigMay 28, 2020, 4:31 p.m.Tiny house3 Responses
...home see here –
Choosing a house wrap, which is best?
In our 2015 LEED Platinum Demo house we installed a peel and stick weather barrier / exterior air barr...
...home for passive heating and cooling
You will learn on that page all the benefits of an airtight envelope, a well-insulated building envelope, and how to desi...
Posted by dean cJan. 18, 2020, 3:51 p.m.Ventilation1 Responses
...home, to the larger mortgage being carried to pay for the added insulation for the Kenogami home vs a code built home? Basically wondering if the larger mortgag...
...home site:
0% loans & Grants for Green Home Renovations & Construction - A Boost for Canadians in 2020
Green Home Renovation Tax Credits, Net Zero Home Gran...
...home inspector is looking up if anybody in Alberta has used lunos and passed inspection. We don't know of anyone that has used them in Alberta unfortunately. Wh...
Posted by Michelle DimaanoNov. 4, 2019, 12:41 p.m.HRV and ERV1 Responses
I have been doing some reading and I think I should install an HRV, I have on older home (1970s) and it doesn't have one, wondering what I should be looking fo...
Posted by Adam Y.Dec. 11, 2017, 1:07 p.m.HRV and ERV2 Responses
...home have been very helpful. But in searching I have not found much related to adding exterior insulation to the roof. Our home does not have an attic. So wonde...
...home grants and free energy audits in Canada. But I can actually find where these incentives can be put in motion. Can you please help me find where to look?
...home design.I'm excited about having a
passive house with low heating cost.
ATWHP with hyrdonic heating and DWP is something
we hope to have. Just curious...
...home? Unfortunately we don’t have any diagrams to clearly depict the effects of wind pressure on a home . Were you looking for a diagram for your own understand...
