...efficiencyin heat delivery - there is no great difference in the energyefficiencybetween air heated floors or hydronic (liquid) radiant floors, at least when...
Are styrofoam forms a good idea? To find the most efficient Passive House wall, if your intention is to reduce your carbon footprint, starts with choosing mate...
Posted by Peter RileyJan. 29, 2020, 9:01 p.m.Passive House1 Responses
Is the cost of drilling for Geothermal systems not feasible? Great question, and the answer is yes, geothermal heating systems can be efficient in cold climate...
My house was built in the Late 1940 - early 1950's, it is a farm buglalow with an addition in 1973, a poured concrete basement and concrete block foundation ad...
I'm looking for ways to tighten up the envelope as I make improvements. One question I have though is does it make sense to install an HRV in an older leaky ho...
Posted by joe cruikshankFeb. 8, 2020, 12:08 p.m.HRV and ERV1 Responses
What are your thoughts about incorporating natural ventilation techniques into the heating/cooling/ventilation planning for the whole house as an integrated sy...
Posted by dean cJan. 18, 2020, 3:51 p.m.Ventilation1 Responses
Good Day, I just bought a 2.5 acres property house in Thorne Quebec. I would like to renovate the house to its maximum potential including solar panels to be t...
Posted by Emmanuel SylvestreAug. 31, 2020, 8:15 a.m.Concept and design1 Responses
I'm a tenant, not a homeowner, so I can't tear down drywall and reinsulate but winter is coming and drafts are already getting in. Is there anything I can do t...
...efficiency. Spoiler alert – heat loss goes in all directions, not just through the roof) read here to see how much insulation you need for green home constructi...
...efficiency, choosing low-flow fixtures and toilets , water-efficient showerheads and heat pump water heaters . You should also fix dripping faucets (or leaking...
Posted by Shaun BJune 28, 2019, 2:14 p.m.Hot water2 Responses
I have read that heating a product will cause it to release any VOCs, do you have a preferred product for hot water pipe insulation that won’t off-gas into hom...
Hello, My husband and I are considering our options for our home and lot in Peterborough, ON Canada. We have been thinking of completely renovating our current...
Posted by Ali MackenzieAug. 12, 2020, 7:44 p.m.Concept and design1 Responses
...efficiencyhome renovation grants, tax breaks and financial incentives would be regionally specific. Where are you located, Canada or the US? There are some 202...
