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Walls and Roofs
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Wall assemblies - renovation
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Roof assemblies - new construction
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Wall assemblies - renovation
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Wall assemblies - new construction
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In your Edelweiss house you use 2x6 studs. Why not use 2x4 studs and add 2" rigid on the inside?
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Wall assemblies - new construction
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Is a vapor barrier necessary under a concrete slab with foam insulation and if so, where does go?
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Air and vapour barriers
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Can you put hemp insulation in an attic?
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Roof assemblies - renovation
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