Type / Discussions

...type of wood that works best and that won’t warp from the heat? Installing a radiant floor under wood works fine, but here are some considerations: The best f...

...type of heating system is most beneficial? Looking for the best heating systems for new builds. Choosing the best heating system for a home depends on a lot o...

...type stucco that may be original? I was thinking a “bubble wrap” type product, strapping then siding. I’m second guessing myself now as that’s a vapour barrie...

...type of recovery system should I use

...type of insulation We often recommend blown in cellulose insulation for attics , or blown fiberglass, but for a home as old as yours you will need to be caref...

...type of framing to use in order to reduce carbon emissions/ embodied energy/ wasted material? Is traditional stick frame with dimensional lumber better than usi...

...type of insulation (both underlay and overlay of the electric heating system). My main concerns and fire and offgassing. (ie; which insulation will not give off...

Do you have a recommendation on the best roof material to use? Here is our page on choosing the best roofing materials , have a look there and you may find a...

We just had a rare flash flood which raised the water table and forced water into our basement between the floor and wall. It was a finished basement with carp...

I am planning to have a free standing fire place installed into my lounge, but need some clarity on the above mentioned question. the building is a brick and m...

there is no access to the floor from the basement. the floor joist is running on the actual diry it is freezing in the winter.

Eversource told me that my home is too tight and I need an hrv system. We live in CT and I am not sure where to start. Thoughts? Well first a clarification – y...

...type of material on the exterior rather than OSB (I'm assuming the builders saved a few dollars by using such a bad material?) There is old aluminum siding wh...

Building a new raised bungalow in Ontario. Basement will have 9' ceilings, 5 ' concrete wall and 4' knee wall built with 2x6 and batt insulation r22. Should I ...

Hi. I will build a garage/shop in my backyard next summer. It will be a 20'x30' on a structural concrete slab with around R-35 wall and R-40 roof insulation. T...

I am trying to decide on a suitable foundation for a 1200sqft prefab house to be shipped in 2 sections, with a final resting place in the mountains of western ...

I have read that heating a product will cause it to release any VOCs, do you have a preferred product for hot water pipe insulation that won’t off-gas into hom...

I am building a 15 x 24 garage attached to our house and want to include in-floor radiant heat, what is the best choice? Do you suggest electric wires or tubes...