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Insulation and soundproofing
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Aug. 2, 2020
Air and vapour barriers
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What is the best material to use on top of plywood for water proofing?
Posted by Babak K
July 27, 2020
Air and vapour barriers
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What type and how to install an insulated metal flue pipe ,through a tiled roof?
Posted by david joseph
July 25, 2020
Roof assemblies - renovation
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What do you think about SIP framing system?
Posted by Nadia Mehan
July 24, 2020
Wall assemblies - new construction
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What is the best way to do Stucco/E.I.F.S exterior window wraps?
Posted by Pat Estes
July 17, 2020
Windows and doors
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Doing an addition, what type of roof is the best to use?
Posted by Babak K
July 17, 2020
Roof coverings
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What is the best material to use for wall and roof insulation?
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Insulation and soundproofing
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What is the best way to insulate a 2x8 wall?
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July 8, 2020
Wall assemblies - new construction
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Can you mount heavy objects to a Passive House Larsen truss wall?
Posted by Jay Stevenson
July 3, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
1 response
What is the best way to insulate the exterior walls of an older home?
Posted by Geoff Kavanagh
June 30, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
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What is the best exterior Wall and Roof Rigid Insulation for a barn renovation?
Posted by Ron Busch
June 27, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
1 response
is there a SketchNanoGard Review?
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June 24, 2020
Windows and doors
1 response
Why is there mold on particle board outside vapor barrier on new addition?
Posted by Christine ML
June 7, 2020
Wall assemblies - renovation
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What is the best way to do wall construction using Charred Cedar Siding?
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