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Robert J. Pierson / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Concept and design

Is it spelled Insolation or Insulation? What even is Insolation?!

...Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about insolation v insulation, find more pages about natural insulation options and sustainable construction below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. Where to buy hemp insulation Non-toxic natural insulation mad...

Air and vapour barriers

Top tips for caulking - which caulking gun is best & tips on how to do a clean caulking job

...Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about choosing the right caulking and how to use caulking guns without making a mess. Find more pages about sustainable construction below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. Which is the best caulk for windows doo...

Building codes

The Question that Needs to be Asked: Should California's Fire Resistance Code be Expanded for Urban Areas?

...Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now that you know more about protecting your home from wildfires, and how to build homes to resist wildfires, find more pages about sustainable and resilient green building techniques here : How to keep wildfire smoke out of homes with HRV, E...

Concept and design

Buying a property to renovate and flip as a green home

...Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know what to look for when buying homes to renovate and sell for profit. Find all you need to know about sustainable construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these related pages : Tips for seniors on downsizing homes The...

Planning and Design

Opinion: Canada must adopt Prefab Homes and different construction techniques to address the housing crisis

...Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about the challenges for Prefab Homes and ADUs in Canada. Find more pages about energy efficient home renovations and improvements on the pages below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. New prefab homes, directory ...

Walls and Roofs

Rotten Luck - Why Dry Rot in Homes is Best Prevented

...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 Guide pages. How to keep indoor air clean and safe during renovations Renovate, r...

Basements improvements

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

...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 resistant ...