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How do you prevent walls from rotting in humid climates?
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Nov. 5, 2018
Wall assemblies - new construction
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Can I put a breathable peel and stick weather (air) barrier on the inside walls and ceiling?
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Oct. 1, 2018
Air and vapour barriers
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Is There a Difference Between an Air Barrier and vapor barrier?
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Aug. 17, 2018
Roof assemblies - renovation
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How do insulate the outside of a log home?
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Aug. 2, 2018
Wall assemblies - renovation
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July 26, 2018
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How do you attach exterior siding without affecting the air barrier on a passive house?
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Wall assemblies - new construction
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How do you replace windows in a double stud wall house?
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Do you have a diagram showing effect of winds on the pressure inside the house?
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Air and vapour barriers
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How do I create a complete air barrier using a vapour retarding primer?
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What is the best way to insulate a home from the outside?
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Wall assemblies - renovation
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How do you know when its time to replace windows?
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Dec. 11, 2017
Windows and doors
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I want to insulate the outside of my house, which type of insulation do you think is best?
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Wall assemblies - renovation
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Pest control
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How do I get rid of carpenter ants?
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Pest control
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Is it worth investing in triple-pane windows?
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Is it normal that condensation forms on the windows of my new home?
Posted by Kevin Newman
April 19, 2017
Windows and doors
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My door lock keeps freezing to the point I can’t open it, why does this happen?
Posted by AJ
Nov. 13, 2016
Walls and Roofs
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