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What permits do I need to start building prefab commercial Additional dwelling

...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...

Posted by danny babson Oct. 1, 2020, 8:33 p.m. Planning and Design 1 Responses

你对小型住宅的外墙保温有什么建议?

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 Fowler Aug. 27, 2020, 7:04 p.m. Tiny house 1 Responses

是否有可能在已经建成的房子旁边建造一个预制的客房?

从本质上讲,我们想建造一个客人的家,在我们喜欢的房子周围有很大的空间。有没有可能安装一个…

Posted by Sadhvi Alam Jan. 17, 2021, 5:48 p.m. Planning and Design 1 Responses

Where do I find home building resources for owner-builders?

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...

Posted by Alex Angel Sept. 30, 2021, 3:20 p.m. Architecture and plan design 1 Responses

Where can I buy a tiny house and plot of land to put it in a tiny house community near Seattle?

我想买一所小房子和一块地,把它放在大西雅图地区的一个小房子社区里,但在网上找不到这些东西的地方,或者……

Posted by Marc von Borstel May 19, 2020, 10:19 p.m. Tiny house 0 Responses

Can you add exterior rigid foam insulation (e.g. EPS) with replacing windows?

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...

Posted by Peter Milliken Nov. 9, 2020, 9:13 a.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 0 Responses

是否有防止漏水的混凝土外加剂?

你好,我们正在寻找防止水渗入混凝土的外加剂。你有什么建议吗?谢谢你!为了能够帮助您解决您的问题,我们……

Posted by Frank Liu July 4, 2020, 6:03 p.m. Waterproofing and drainage 2 Responses

Can you add furring to 2 by 4 walls to hold 2 by 6 insulation?

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...

Posted by Michael McDougall Oct. 13, 2021, 12:08 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 1 Responses

What are the options for adding Exterior Roof Insulation?

您好,关于增加住宅外墙保温的讨论非常有帮助。但在搜索中,我没有发现太多与添加外部相关的东西……

Posted by Marlo Raynolds Aug. 29, 2020, 9:19 p.m. Roof assemblies - renovation 4 Responses

我怎么给车库上面的卧室供暖呢?

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...

Posted by Steve Dulmage April 30, 2020, 9:18 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 0 Responses

How to add greenery to an existing metal roof?

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 Dobrescu Dec. 3, 2021, 9:03 a.m. Walls and Roofs 1 Responses

How do you add an Air Exchanger to a house with Hot Water Heat?

我怎么能在没有管道的情况下给房子加一个换热器呢?你的意思是你的地板上有热水辐射供暖,你问你是否应该……

Posted by Bob Engelhart 2020年6月17日上午10:08 Ventilation 3 Responses

Can you add external insulation to a brick home?

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 ...

Posted by Rachel Kaiser April 2, 2020, 9:11 a.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 1 Responses

Is it ok to add insulation between joists in a crawl space?

你好,我最近买了一套新建的一楼公寓,里面有可通行的爬行空间。这是在科罗拉多州,气候干燥,冬天寒冷。墙的……

Posted by Cheryl Bottomley 2020年5月11日下午3点17分 Crawl spaces 0 Responses

Lunos HRV - where can I buy them and get advice?

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 tierney Nov. 16, 2019, 4:57 p.m. HRV and ERV 1 Responses

做加法,什么类型的屋顶是最好的使用?

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 K July 17, 2020, 2:03 a.m. Roof coverings 1 Responses

Should I put insulation on the exterior of a brick house?

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...

Posted by Andrew T Oct. 3, 2021, 7:03 a.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 1 Responses

Will adding insulation to the exterior walls help get rid of mold on the inside?

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...

Posted by BARBARA ROSALEZ Feb. 15, 2022, 12:43 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 3 Responses