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What do you look for when buying an existing home to convert to a green home?

...homein Edmonton, Alberta. Buying land is not an option within a reasonable distance of the city. Do you have a guide for buying an existinghometo make it eas...

Posted by Ismael Rumzan Nov. 30, 2021, 8:02 a.m. Architecture and plan design 1 Responses

How do I get an assessment of heat loss for my home?

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Posted by jennifer jolly Jan. 13, 2021, 7:33 p.m. Grants and incentives 1 Responses

It Ottawa zoned for Tiny homes?

...home在所有地方,停车和住在小房子都不是合法的,而且规章制度变化很快,所以我们无法保持对它们的领先地位……

Posted by May Sizer March 9, 2021, 1:36 p.m. Tiny house 1 Responses

How do insulate the outside of a log home?

I built a dove tailed, flat inside and outside, chinked loghomewith 10" thick by average 18" long red pine logs. I heat it mostly with a masonry wood stove, ...

Posted by Michael Hickey Aug. 2, 2018, 6:03 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 1 Responses

Should I test my home for radon gas?

...home. What do you think? Yes, it's always a good idea to check the radon levels in yourhome, particularly if you're about to improve the airtightness of the bu...

Posted by Mary Anne S March 5, 2019, 7:46 p.m. Radon in Homes - Mitigation 4 Responses

Can a manufactured home be retrofitted with hempcrete?

...home. It has a 12 ft by 12 ft add on. Thehomehas sheet rock with 1/2 inch stucco on the walls and ceiling. There are 12" by 12" tile through out thehome. The...

Posted by Chryss James Nov. 19, 2020, 9:06 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 1 Responses

Are your prefab kit homes available in Arkansas?

I have over 200 acres in which I would like to have several ecohomes price is a huge factor, I have water and electricity in all six locations can I get a...

Posted by A slane 2021年6月7日上午9:08 Architecture and plan design 1 Responses

Can you add external insulation to a brick home?

...homeand need to add insulation. It is painted brick and we are interested in adding insulation and recladding the exterior. Is this the best way to go? What ki...

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

Self-build resources for DIY eco homes in Canada?

...homeNetwork as a member , it’s free, and it has all the information you need in our guide pages. Our greenhomebuilding guide starts at the beginning with how...

Posted by Alex Angel 2022年6月9日上午11:57 Planning and Design 1 Responses

What is the best heating system for new home build?

...homeplan and 12,000 Btu/h Minisplit, HSPF 12 was recommended with a Hybrid Heat Pump water heater based on Region 5. My concern with the heat pump is I want ...

Posted by Maureen Thompson Oct. 28, 2021, 11:33 p.m. Heating and cooling 5 Responses

安大略省有1200平方英尺的预制生态住宅吗?

...homes that without a doubt we will have more manufacturers up to speed to produce high efficiency prefabhomes for delivery in Ontario. Do you have an idea of t...

Posted by Anne Stevens March 17, 2021, 8:52 a.m. Architecture and plan design 3 Responses

如何营造一个空气清新的家?

...homewhether you are building a newhomeor renovating, is about material selection and finding natural building materials. Is this an existing house? Are you r...

Posted by Megan Hensler May 5, 2022, 9:23 a.m. Healthy indoor air quality 2 Responses

你能在现有的地下室上建造一个新家吗?

I'm thinking of keeping my basement and building a newhomeon top. I'm hoping the save all the ceiling beams as they are beautiful pieces of wood. I'm also wo...

Posted by Christine Shepherd 2022年6月9日上午9:39 Concept and design 1 Responses

你能帮忙申请绿色家园资助吗?

...homes grant? Here is our page about how to apply for the CanadaHomegrant 2021 program , but that is about all we can help you with. We are not affiliated with...

Posted by Ken Frew Oct. 16, 2021, 1:37 p.m. Grants and incentives 2 Responses

What is the best option for building our next resilient home?

...homeregularly. Super-insulatedhomes such as passive house , and designing ahome因为被动式太阳能集热将使您的能源成本保持在最低限度。

Posted by John Bae Aug. 27, 2019, 3:55 p.m. Efficient home design 3 Responses

What insulation is there for a shipping container home that isn't spray foam?

...home?

Posted by Jim bo April 1, 2021, 3:37 a.m. Tiny house 0 Responses

Are your prefab kit homes available in Central Florida?

...homes by spring 2022. And in terms of making them hurricane proof, designing and buildinghomes to meet the challenges of their specific climate conditions is a...

Posted by Johali Mathews Sept. 6, 2021, 3:40 p.m. Architecture and plan design 1 Responses

How do you solve high humidity issues in a home?

...homebuilt in the 1950's. Over time, thehomeremodled。改造后的地下室/主层有1台AC/炉子,二楼有2台AC/炉子。

Posted by Megan McIntosh Jan. 6, 2021, 2:18 p.m. Ventilation 0 Responses