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What is the best exterior Wall and Roof Rigid Insulation for a barn renovation?
Posted by Ron Busch
June 27, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
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Where can I find qualified green builders/modular or prefab homes in Port Townsend WA?
Posted by Alyne Galm
June 27, 2020
Architecture and plan design
3 responses
Where can I find a prefab home in Canada?
Posted by Kathleen Thomas
June 27, 2020
Architecture and plan design
1 response
What would a saltwater home battery bank be for solar applications with a fridge?
Posted by Jordon Morishita
June 25, 2020
Renewable energy
1 response
How do you prevent moisture from getting into a basement footing?
Posted by Frank Liu
June 24, 2020
New foundations and slab-on-grade
1 response
is there a SketchNanoGard Review?
Posted by Island Lake
June 24, 2020
Windows and doors
1 response
Where can I find salt water batteries?
Posted by S Conrad
June 23, 2020
Renewable energy
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Can houses built on screw piles move?
Posted by Pamela Douglas
June 23, 2020
Foundation and basement improvements
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How do you add an Air Exchanger to a house with Hot Water Heat?
Posted by Bob Engelhart
June 17, 2020
Ventilation
4 responses
Which of the passive home prefab kits are available in Quebec?
Posted by Shawna Dunbar
June 16, 2020
Architecture and plan design
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How can we clear up green pool water after adding bog plants and lillies?
Posted by Mercedes McCloughan
June 15, 2020
Natural swimming pools and ponds
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Where do you install a weeping tile with a high water table?
Posted by Alex Kesheshian
June 11, 2020
Foundations and Basements
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We have water butt's to collect water. How could we get them to water tank so c
Posted by Denise Humphries
June 8, 2020
Rainwater harvesting
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How could I convert my hydronic gas heated floors to electric heated floors?
Posted by Betty Potter-Collins
June 7, 2020
Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized
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Why is there mold on particle board outside vapor barrier on new addition?
Posted by Christine ML
June 7, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
1 response
Where can you find a grey water recycling system for our washing machine?
Posted by Sameep Shirodkar
June 7, 2020
Greywater Recycling
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What is the best way to do wall construction using Charred Cedar Siding?
Posted by Dobie Cheung
June 6, 2020
Exterior cladding
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Are these prefab kit homes available outside Eastern Canada and US?
Posted by Phil Pooler
June 6, 2020
Architecture and plan design
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