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Walls and Roofs

Rotten Luck - Why Dry Rot in Homes is Best Prevented

...all of which you can learn about in our Building Guide or the pages below. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about how to prevent dry rot in homes. Learn all you need to know about sustainable home construction below and in the Ecohome Green Building G...

Basements improvements

Basement full of water? How to start fixing the damage from a basement flood

...Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about why basements flood and how to start to fix basement flooding, find more pages about how to build and finish basements so they won't flood or develop mold here : How to rebuild a basement after a flood to be re...

Insulation and soundproofing

Is spray foam a good choice? Lessons from the UK's spray foam insulation crisis

...Alliance in the UK recommends that people do not have spray foam insulation applied. . Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about spray foam insulation and its impact on indoor air quality and landfills. Find more pages about sustainable construction below...

Insulation and soundproofing

Spray foam insulation: the hidden environmental costs of difficult removal

...alls and to make choices that truly support long-term environmental sustainability. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about spray foam insulation and its impact on indoor air quality and landfills. Find more pages about sustainable construction below an...

Heating with gas and oil

Natural gas vs propane, what is the difference and which is less harmful?

...Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about the difference between propane vs natural gas, learn more about sustainable home comfort, energy efficiency and how to reduce the carbon footprint of homes on the following pages and in the Ecohome Green Building ...

Real estate

Buying a home: Is a fixer-upper, new, or move-in-ready renovated property the best choice?

...ally an exciting and rewarding adventure. So, go forth and conquer, dear reader, and may you find the perfect green home to call your very own. Comments and feeback are always welcomed below. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now that you know more about choosing the rig...

Heat pumps, geothermal and AC

Air source heat pumps vs. geothermal heating: which is better for your home?

...alls are well insulated. Take a look at which home renovation measures make the biggest improvements and energy savings at the lowest cost here. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about geothermal heating vs. air source heat pumps and how to decide whic...

Real estate

North America's top ten home renovation TV shows

...all about them below in the comments! Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about the top ten home renovation shows on TV, find more pages about sustainable and resilient green building techniques here : Where to find the best construction professionals ...

Lifestyle and environment

Simple and affordable ways to live more sustainably every day

...by finding positivity and joy in taking control of the things we can change and influence, like the homes we live in and the lives we lead. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know what simple and affordable choices we can make to live sustainably along with findin...

Zero Carbon Building

BC's Budding carbon zero building ambitions on track for success at UBC...

...all, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z4, and officially opened on April 14 2023. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know about the Third Space Commons building at UBC Vancouver, read more here about how to reduce the embodied carbon of homes & sustainable c...

Wood and organic materials

Mid-rise construction time-lapse video with CLT & glulam beams

...Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Solid wood, CLT and lightweight wood frames are surely the future of low-embodied carbon construction and bio-economic development in Canada, especially for mid-rise buildings: Construction of mid-rise residential buildings - wood v co...