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...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 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...

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...

...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...

...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...

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 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...

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...

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...

...types of board insulation and it’s very easy to add the wrong type, or probably a surprise to some, but the wrong amount. We've had so many questions about the ...

...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 II EPS. Tyvek, siding. I intend to remove the EPS and install a self-adhering WRB on the plywood. Since I have the EPS will I create any problems if I re-i...

...type you choose, extra R value beyond building code is always a good thing. A very common mistake among homeowners and builders is not thinking about the long g...

Attaching battens through 4" EPS foam external insulation, should Therm Insulation or Stainless screws be used? Is it necessary to have the double thread desig...

...type battery bank with saltwater batteries to increase my electric storage capacity, where can I find one? Saltwater home batteries for power storage is a very ...

...type of insulation to staple in place. Thanks!

...type, it is about Installing Wood Ceilings & Cost compared to Drywall . You will see several types of wood, I think the lightest may be birch or maple, but mapl...

...type perimeter "grade beam" in terms of supporting the house structure, and the fact that I have bedrock (Lake Huron / limestone) 18" below the surface. Wouldn'...