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...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 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...

...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...

...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...

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...

...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 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 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 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 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...