...ADUin California? Are you talking about what the local building code is? We aren’t able to help much I’m afraid, the conditions that need to be met for buildin...
Hello , I live in the Ottawa region and currently building myself a tiny house. My plan for the exterior walls are as follows, from inside out: Ship lap wo...
Posted by Mitch FowlerAug. 27, 2020, 7:04 p.m.Tiny house1 Responses
Hi! I'm looking to get started on the planning of an owner-build for an accessorry dwelling unit (807sqft limit, 2BR limit, 20ft height limit) in Hamilton, Ont...
We are contemplating an energy retrofit to several 1960's chalet style cabins in Northern VT. Budget matters and the windows of the cabins are in reasonably de...
Has anyone had experience with furring out 2 by 4 walls to take 2 by 6 insulation? You can for sure add 2 inches to your 2x4s so they can accommodate 5.5" batt...
We have an existing bedroom (25'x10') that sits above a garage. It was built with one forced air duct blowing warm air under the room but parts are very cold i...
Hello! I have an already existing small-incline metal roof over a garage. The roof itself is in very good condition, but I would like to transform it into a ...
Posted by Alexandra DobrescuDec. 3, 2021, 9:03 a.m.Walls and Roofs1 Responses
We have a 70 year old home and need to add insulation. It is painted brick and we are interested in adding insulation and recladding the exterior. Is this the ...
I need an air exchanger in a new studio, it's very tight, 350 square feet, and want to buy two Lunos HRV's. I need the cost per unit and the best locations for...
Posted by martin tierneyNov. 16, 2019, 4:57 p.m.HRV and ERV1 Responses
Do you have a recommendation on the best roof material to use? Here is our page on choosing the best roofing materials , have a look there and you may find a...
Posted by Babak KJuly 17, 2020, 2:03 a.m.Roof coverings1 Responses
I'm currently doing a complete renovation to a 1940s double brick bungalow in Toronto. This includes adding a second story addition which is vertically flush w...
The house was built around 1958. It has aluminum siding. It has little to no insulation in the walls. About 15 years ago I tried to get sprayed in insulation p...