Sustainable home insulation / Discussions

Is moisture a problem in an unvented cathedral ceiling under a vented attic?

...home, or is there humidity forming or any signs of moisture damage at the peak of the ceiling? Ceiling fans would alleviate it if so, and often times- now at least and with well-thought out home designs, you will often see ventilation fan intakes at the peak of vaulted ceilings as that is where the heat mostly collects...

Posted by Kyle Burgmeier Oct. 25, 2021 Roof assemblies - renovation 1 response

What is the best non toxic insulation for a house?

...insulation? Thank you  There are a lot of natural insulation choices that will not off gas toxic chemicals into your home, here is a page all about it –  What is the best insulation for a home? There are now new blowing agents for spray foam that are climate friendly and said to be much less toxic, but since you say yo...

Posted by Jude Smith Sept. 10, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Where can I purchase hemp insulation and what is the lead time?

...insulation is gaining in popularity all across Canada and the US, so it is surprising there aren’t more suppliers. We are working to bring some manufacturers online with us but regrettably we don’t have much to offer at the moment, but if you join the Ecohome Network (it’s free), you will get a notice when we have new ...

Posted by Nancy McEnery Sept. 8, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Why is there frost build up on basement foundation walls?

Recently (spring time) noticed the carpet in my finished basement was wet.  I removed the drywall, plastic vapour barrier and pink insulation and noticed a huge amount of frost build up in the corner of my poured concrete wall.  House is approximately 70 years old and live in central Canada (Winnipeg) where it gets to ...

Posted by William Hackett April 7, 2022 Basements improvements 1 response