Recently I was old SM foam may have achemicalreaction to other plastic products when used to insulate underground. Have you heard anything about that? Rigid ...
I have had some negative respiratory reactions to OSB building products, I think?? I want to build a new home. Are there safer plywood options? What is the hea...
...chemicalsensitivities , so if one existed it would be big news. We can’t say for sure there aren’t any, so if by some chance you are able to find one please le...
My question is, when taking square footage into account, is it cheaper to build a basement for my new home or would it be cheaper to build a slab on grade and ...
I am confused on a type of flood control sytem to purchase. Just a check vale in the font yard/ check valve with a 2 stage well out on front of home/ ejector p...
Allergic tochemically treated wood, CODE requires PWF on concreted slab before house can be built Where are you building where code says such a thing? I don't...
Posted by Margot SimonotMay 20, 2019, midnightSlab on Grade1 Responses
...chemicaland mold sensitivies. And any tips on setting up proper air pressure for air flow in home, don't want the attic air coming into home which I suspect ...
Posted by Niki HarrisonSept. 6, 2019, 4:32 p.m.HRV and ERV4 Responses
Do we have the option to build to meet the reqs. of the Living Building Challenge 4.0? Can you expand on that a bit please? Not quite sure what you are asking,...
A structure that would not blow away, burn down, low to maintenance, radiant heat, off grid, no asphalt shingles, gray water treatment, composting toilets, pas...
I'm considering the electric system with the solar booster setup for a home addition. I love the idea of running a collector pipe though a wood fireplace also....
Posted by Tyler FormanDec. 11, 2021, 5:08 p.m.Heating and cooling1 Responses
I am doing renovation and addition to the house and trying to make it as airtight as possible. After reading through multiple articles and your responses I was...
Posted by Valeriy KraydmanMarch 15, 2021, 3:32 p.m.Exterior cladding0 Responses
I have a newly constructed 2000 sq ft home with Natural gas In floor Radiant heat. With the most updated energy codes. We are just looking for the best air exc...
Posted by John OakesJan. 10, 2020, 11:04 p.m.HRV and ERV1 Responses
I have an unused fireplace that feeds a lot of cold into the house so I would like to insulate and shut it. How can I do that in way where I may be able to use...
I recently bought a home and have yet to spend a winter in it, so it is only just now that I turned on the heat and I'm a bit concerned - they make a crackling...
I am looking to install a heat pump ,HRV, Radiant heat in the slab and a wood stove. do I need all this or can I do it wish just the heat pump? Or can you advi...
Posted by Iain cunninghamMarch 27, 2019, 9:31 p.m.Heating and cooling1 Responses