Building / Discussions

Where can I donate all my construction tools/supplies?

...building materials online. You could even make a whole bunch of friends in your neighbourhood if you hand them out as needed. Sorry we don’t have a more solid solution for you, but thank you, just the mention of such an act is nice to see, and it's the kind of thing that makes the world a better place. Cheers to you Sa...

Posted by Sam Djam Nov. 30, 2020 Recycled and Reclaimed Materials 1 response

Any suggestions for improving insulation of a unique concrete building?

...buildings made of concrete and stone has to be done with caution. The advice you received to keep it above freezing is likely to prevent further damage from moisture within the wall freezing. The problem with adding interior insulation, is that the exterior structural walls will then be exposed to moisture and freeze e...

Posted by Andrew Hurst Feb. 25, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Do we have the option to build to meet the reqs. of the Living Building Challenge?

...building lot is tricky, I'm just curious how far you have gone into the process. We do have many resources on our site what will be helpful, so check through our building guide pages for more on Energy-efficient design, material selection, indoor air quality etc as a start (using either the building guide menu or the s...

Posted by Lydia Singh Jan. 8, 2020 Green building certifications 4 responses