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How do you rebuild an existing basement?
Posted by Lisa Tuck
April 14, 2020
Basements improvements
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how can I find diy green roof supplies in the Vancouver area?
Posted by Rachel Riding
April 13, 2020
Roof coverings
Do you have building partners in BC?
Posted by Jami Cruz
April 13, 2020
Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing
3 responses
Are saltwater home batteries availability in the USA?
Posted by David Meckes
April 11, 2020
Renewable energy
1 response
Heco topix screws - which type should be used for attaching insulation outside a house?
Posted by Mike Taylor
April 7, 2020
Materials and resources
2 responses
is a double vapor barrier on a South Florida roof bad?
Posted by Arthur Moore
April 6, 2020
Roof assemblies - renovation
Can you preheat ERV inlet air?
Posted by A O
April 6, 2020
Ground-coupled heat exchanger
2 responses
Can you use spray foam Insulation under a slab?
Posted by Linda Martin
April 6, 2020
Slab on Grade
1 response
Where can I find Natural Interior Paint?
Posted by Ramana Murty
April 2, 2020
Paints, finishes and natural coatings
1 response
Can you add external insulation to a brick home?
Posted by Rachel Kaiser
April 2, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
1 response
Is it possible to connect greenhouse with the building?
Posted by Julia Jedrys
March 31, 2020
Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums
1 response
Can Rockwool be installed over Type II EPS?
Posted by Brian Bonnell
March 30, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
1 response
Which is the best way of solar heating an indoor public swimming pool to save operating costs?
Posted by Ιωάννης Σταυρόπουλος
March 29, 2020
Solar thermal collectors
1 response
How well does the Legalett air heated floor work when pouring concrete?
Posted by Israel Sword
March 28, 2020
Slab on Grade
1 response
Should I build a basement or slab on grade?
Posted by robert baker
March 27, 2020
New foundations and slab-on-grade
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What's the best detector & alarm for a back flow valve that has been installed by the utility?
Posted by Tom Poe
March 27, 2020
Basements improvements
1 response
Where can I find certified Green builders in Ontario?
Posted by David Gonzalez
March 25, 2020
Planning and Design
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How do you stop wood stove smoke from entering a home?
Posted by Don Leaver
March 24, 2020
Wood stove and biomass heat
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