Install / Discussions

...install my perimeter weeping tile? I obviously cannot have it that far below my basement slab or I won’t be able to access the sump pump/pit. Thoughts? Should I...

...install a plywood sheathing. Do you mean to strip off the sheathing boards? If so, is it instead possible to nail the plywood over the existing sheathing? At th...

...install a ground loop as you mention, and I’ll start with a basic explanation of that as well along with its drawbacks - A classic ground loop pulls air throu...

...Installing basement drain system and the contractor wants to install vents through the concrete floor at the wall Junction to drain moisture condensate from bas...

...installed one in my own house (it was not cheap) and it only lasted about 3 years until a coil burnt out and I had to switch it out for a standard water heater....

Hi, I have a 1955 red all brick bungalow. the interior walls are a very thick plaster board (maybe 1" or more thick). I want to take the walls down to the stud...

...Installing tubing for a ground source heat pump (GSHP) under slab on grade foundations as well as ground loops for HRVs and ERVs, can be a an easy way to harnes...

...Install two inches of rigid insulation board directly against concrete. A mold expert told me to put the board on top of the framing, not directly onto the conc...

...install a self-adhering WRB on the plywood. Since I have the EPS will I create any problems if I re-install it and add 1 1/2" Rockwool Comfortboard 80 over the ...

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...install the double pipe grey water recycling system that you referred to in your article on grey water recycling. Also, we are installing an incinerating toilet...

I live in a cold climate - Winnipeg Manitoba, and intend to install radiant heat in the concrete slab. As my basement is below the frost line, I’m not sure if ...

...install a master bedroom and ensuing plumbing needs to be installed in this crawl space. Also we are trying to make it an all season cottage so a fully heated f...

...installation? Installing a window properly to avoid air and water leaks is left up to the installer, there is no certification that we know of. There are differ...

We live in San Jose California. Our house is 50 years old and I would like to add insulation to the outside of our stucco siding (concrete like material, about...

Good morning, I'm looking to install radon mitigation (sub-slab suction). I understand it's not too difficult, but there are a few details I'm not sure about...

We're away from home for 3-4 days every week on average. The home has leaky triple pane slider windows with the glass in good condition. I'm wondering if I cou...

...install. So, I would start with Strata and ask them. Then I would suggest checking if a HRV or ERV is best to install for your area . Hope that helps!