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We have Douglas fir on our property and would like to use them for a post and beam style home.  But is it reasonable to also expect to have a well sealed and insulated wall with such a construction method? There is no reason why a timber frame house can’t be as well insulated and airtight as a stick frame house. Depend...

I just came across a video about building with hemp blocks. Does anybody here have any insights or knowledge about it?   Hemp insulation is an excellent and very sustainable alternative to many types of more toxic building materials and insulations. But as for the hemp blocks, that would not be our preferred method. We...

Do you have any reviews or suggestions for Gigacrete homes? They seem eco-friendly with a tight building envelope. There's just not much info out there.  Hi Sasha  It seems like EPS panels that encapsulate probably double stud light frame steel construction. Light frame steel definitely sweats if left too close to the ...