Alberta / Discussions

Are your prefab houses available in Alberta?

...Alberta? We have a directory on our site full of prefab house builders and manufacturers that serve all areas Canada and the US, here is a link - Find a prefab house builder in Alberta That is a listing that serves all of Alberta, and most prefab manufacturers deliver over pretty good distances, but you can narrow the...

Posted by Security Researcher May 16, 2025 Prefab homes 1 response

Can I purchase a prefab Eco Home kit house for land in Ottawa or Edmonton?

Hi Im looking in buying a house or land in Ottawa or Edmonton, even a bit outside the city. I’m interested in the pre-fab LEED concept. Are there restrictions in terms of what house/land I can buy? For example, if there is already an existing house, what can be done? Etc... Many of our prefab kit houses are LEED ready,...

Posted by Ismael Rumzan March 29, 2021 Architecture and plan design 1 response

How do you insulate a cottage crawlspace and install radiant floor heat?

...Alberta so temps range from -35 C to +35 C. Converting a cottage to a 4-season home is not an easy feat, particularly in less-than-balmy Alberta, but it of course can be done. And retrofitting an existing building is usually preferable whenever possible than tearing down and starting over. The portion that is just 6” f...

Posted by Todd hall June 28, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

Which exterior insulation is best to create at thermal break in an bungalow in Alberta?

...Alberta.  Hey Rebekah, I think effectively you answered your own question when you said to put a layer of continuous insulation on the outside then put new siding on is probably the best option - take a look at this page - how to insulate a home from the outside.

Posted by Rebekah Barnes Jan. 17, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response