Type / Discussions

...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 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...

...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...

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 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...

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...

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 ...

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...

...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...

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 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...

I have a 11x17 feet 3 season gazebo fully enclose on a deck. Sitting on deck board and finish the inside with LVT. I want to insulate the floor. Though of Rock...