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And should it be installed over linoleum that has texture? Marmoleum does come in rolls just like Linoleum, and it is easily cut with a utility knife. Marmoleum is an eco-friendly non-toxic alternative to linoleum that is intended to be glued to a subfloor. You can find where to buy marmoleum here in our directory -  W...

Looking at a development project using screwpile support pillars instead of traditional concrete. The manufacture says that they are engineered to support the load of houses etc. Assuming we had engineered plans and the proper load points would it be possible to out one of the prefab homes on the piles? We have many mo...

I have a lot in Muskoka ,On, Canada. I am hoping I will be able to get the ECO 1650 installed on it. As If I need the little lot beside me is only 80 foot of water frontage. I Can get that if I need it.Thanks Your best bet would be to check with the local building authorities to find out any minimum or maximum house si...

...green'.  Where should I look?  RE SHIPPING COSTS:  I'm in eastern US (WV).   We are working to get more prefab modular house models deliverable to the US, but we don’t have any hexagonal or round houses on the menu yet. But we will have wall panel manufacturer coming online, so there may be a solution there where you c...

Can you share what material you'd recommend to use for wall and roof insulation? Least toxic, and highest R factor? Wool, Fiberglass etc. Do you have a brand in mind that you'd recommend? If you’re looking to learn what is the best home insulation, you’ll find a list of the pros and cons of different types of insulatio...

Looking for info on builders on the west coast.  Hi Steven, Just confirming - you're asking if our prefab kit houses are available in Washington  and California? If so, when are you building?  We hope to be able to provide high performance modular prefab kit houses to in the Western US states in the near future. 

...green-build modern cottage I'm constructing. It also saves wall prep , texturing, layers of painting, dust and all the labor involved.  There is one non-toxic MDF alternative we know of, though we are not in a position to say what level of production they are in and the current level of product availability as it is ju...

...green roof on a 'metal' building, you are referring to the current roof covering, correct? We do have a DIY green roof installation video, the first steps of this process (linked below) would be the same, in that you need a waterproof roof covering, then a root barrier, and certainly for a green roof in a desert climat...

I'm evaluating several wall construction methods like ICF blocks, Double stud walls, and pre-built wall assemblies.  What can you tell me about your experience with ICF construction compared to pre-fab wall assemblies? Are there Prefab companies in Ontario/Quebec who recommend siting homes on an ICF basement for exampl...