Formaldehyde-free/ Discussions

Where can I find formaldehyde free cabinets that aren't plywood?

I'm looking for a formaldehyde free cabinet that is all wood and is no or low voc. No plywood please. Are you looking forformaldehyde-freecabinets for a kitc...

Posted by Camille Young Dec. 3, 2019, 7:56 p.m. Kitchens 3 Responses

Are there non-toxic quartz kitchen counters?

I have a medical condition and cannot tolerate any type of scents and mainstream products for building e.g. chalking, paint, glue, etc. . We have picked our qu...

Posted by Jackie kierulf June 27, 2018, 11:08 a.m. Healthy indoor air quality 2 Responses

Do you have suggestion for non-toxic closet design company, or materials?

...formaldehyde-freeUV treated plywood called PureBond from Columbia forest production, try that out. If you are looking for a box store solution, to the best o...

Posted by Nicole Lucas Haimes Oct. 11, 2019, 10:51 p.m. Materials and resources 1 Responses

Can you help me choose between a slab on grade and pressure treated wood foundation?

...formaldehyde-freeplywood for cabinetry, recycled quartz counters etc. If you have chemical sensitivities then your foundation isn't likely the biggest concer...

Posted by Margot Simonot May 20, 2019, midnight Slab on Grade 1 Responses

用于框架的首选木材类型。DF or YP

I have a 4 story apartment to frame. Is one type of wood any better than another? Say, southern yellow pine, vs. douglas fur, or any other options. Choosing th...

Posted by Mike Thompson April 17, 2021, 12:12 p.m. Wood and organic materials 1 Responses

造房子用什么木材最好?

I'm planning on building an addition in spring on our cabin near Markleeville CA. Our local yard is proposing some rough sawn 6x2's as they reckon they're good...

Posted by Natalie Pierce Nov. 21, 2019, 8:26 p.m. Wall assemblies - new construction 1 Responses

In your Edelweiss house you use 2x6 studs. Why not use 2x4 studs and add 2" rigid on the inside?

8“半刚性和5 1/2”之间的螺柱。为什么不使用8“半刚性,3 1/2”之间的螺柱和2“更多的半刚性在gyprock下面的内部?是t…

Posted by Tom Wagar Aug. 25, 2019, 3:40 p.m. Wall assemblies - new construction 1 Responses

大冬天的时候,你挖过你的石板下面吗?

我敢打赌,2月底你会在明尼苏达州北部的FPSF下面发现霜冻。我认为你的石板是在严寒地区处理霜冻,而不是防止…

Posted by Mike Kolder Jan. 31, 2021, 2:31 p.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

How much for a 1200 square foot house will it cost me to finish the slab

I live in Newfoundland and I'm very interested in your system just wondering the cost for a 1200 square-foot home roughly Hi Walter, Do you mean the slab on gr...

Posted by Walter Hale Oct. 1, 2020, 7:20 p.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

How do I waterproof a foundation from the inside?

We have a self-adhesive membrane on the outside wall of our foundation but the water enters through the joint between the walls and the floor. How can I waterp...

Posted by Kurt Brenner Nov. 14, 2017, 9:47 a.m. Foundations and Basements 1 Responses

Can you install a slab on grade foundation in the Fall and leave it over winter?

My fiance and I live in New Enland just outside of Boston MA. We have decided to take some eco-friendly and cost saving options to build our new home. We hav...

Posted by Matthew Gioia Sept. 21, 2020, 9:15 p.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

What do you think of insulated T Studs in Canada?

I found a video of a house using the thermal or T-stud. Have you seen this product and what are your thoughts on its use in Canada. It allows for a fully insul...

Posted by Lee Watt 2019年6月3日上午10:57 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 Responses

平地板和整体基础有什么区别?

I've been looking for a manufacturer of frost protected shallow foundation foam forms to get a quote for an addition in Michigan and keep reading about slab on...

Posted by Ronaldo Johnitas Dec. 10, 2019, 6:12 a.m. Slab on Grade 4 Responses

Is there any risk to a concrete foundation from adding interior insulation?

An insulation contractor toured my 100-year old house near Toronto and told me that they wouldn't recommend installing any insulation in the basement because i...

Posted by Drew Tozer Jan. 5, 2021, 12:57 p.m. Basements improvements 9 Responses