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Should I install basement drain tile vents?
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Dec. 11, 2019
Foundation and basement improvements
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In the winter should you heat a low/dirt floor crawl space with a furnace vent?
Posted by janis hobson
Dec. 11, 2019
Crawl spaces
1 response
Can you provide Crawlspace Insulation Design Assistance?
Posted by Randy Christensen
Dec. 10, 2019
Crawl spaces
1 response
What's the difference between a slab on grade and a monolithic foundation?
Posted by Ronaldo Johnitas
Dec. 10, 2019
Slab on Grade
4 responses
Where can I find formaldehyde free cabinets that aren't plywood?
Posted by Camille Young
Dec. 3, 2019
Kitchens
3 responses
Where can I purchase non-toxic interior wall panels near Laval, Quebec?
Posted by Louise Goulet
Nov. 30, 2019
Basements improvements
1 response
Is the ZIP sheathing system good or bad for water control?
Posted by Trevor Prinz
Nov. 26, 2019
Walls and Roofs
5 responses
How do you prevent mold in a finished basement?
Posted by Brian Cole
Nov. 22, 2019
Basements improvements
1 response
How do you apply vapor barrier and insulation to a CMU house?
Posted by Scott Brekke
Nov. 22, 2019
Basements improvements
2 responses
What's the best lumber for framing a house?
Posted by Natalie Pierce
Nov. 21, 2019
Wall assemblies - new construction
1 response
Is polyiso board or styrofoam best for insulating when finishing a basement in CO?
Posted by Evan B.
Nov. 21, 2019
Basements improvements
1 response
Are slab on grade foundations cheaper than a basement?
Posted by Jason
Nov. 21, 2019
New foundations and slab-on-grade
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Slab on Grade for House in Grand Rapids MI - Can I get Prefab form kits & Assistance easily?
Posted by Greg Hooks
Nov. 20, 2019
Slab on Grade
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Lunos HRV - where can I buy them and get advice?
Posted by martin tierney
Nov. 16, 2019
HRV and ERV
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Is an HRV or ERV system best in a cold climate?
Posted by Michael Duncan
Nov. 14, 2019
HRV and ERV
1 response
How to fix condensation on ceilings?
Posted by Jessica Sadler
Nov. 13, 2019
Walls and Roofs
1 response
Compared to pre-fab wall assemblies - how does ICF Construction fare?
Posted by Shaun B
Nov. 12, 2019
Wall assemblies - new construction
2 responses
Is it OK to put 1 inch of EPS under vinyl siding with no wall insulation?
Posted by Roger Smith
Nov. 12, 2019
Wall assemblies - renovation
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