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...
Although many caulking and adhesive products are now solvent-free and NO or LOW VOC, many contain synthetic antimicrobials or "antifungals" or mildewcides, or ...
Recently I was old SM foam may have a chemical reaction to other plastic products when used to insulate underground. Have you heard anything about that? Rigid ...
I am following your technique to seal the windows from inside that is to use Rockwool to insulate the gap and tape for water, air and vapor barrier. I am conce...
Posted by Piyush PrinceNov. 7, 2018, 12:10 a.m.Windows and doors1 Responses
I contacted several concrete polishers and they each told me something different. Some say use epoxy, some say don’t, I've even had some people suggest wax or ...
We have purchased a 14 acres parcel of land. We want to build an eco, self sufficient 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen sink, dishwasher,laundry sink and washi...
Posted by Genevieve BrunetSept. 9, 2020, 9:16 p.m.Greywater Recycling2 Responses
I am in the process of a major addition and inspector changed his mind on my orig windows. I have 2 Pinnacle 2638/44, 6-lite eyebrow (swing out) that I would l...
We are insulating roof from inside and then installing a wood ceiling. Wonder if there are any advantages to using a vapour barrier or whether this will actual...
I'm looking to (mostly) DIY build a small high efficiency home as an ADU in southern Ontario, and am looking for resources to help me plan and execute. Do you ...
I'm renovating a 1901 house, detached wood frame with stone foundation. We are creating a ~1500SF owner's duplex on the 2nd floor and former attic. The basemen...
I like the look of MDF wall tiles for a green-build modern cottage I'm constructing. It also saves wall prep , texturing, layers of painting, dust and all the ...
The house will be subject to strong winds and rain, and a high level of humidity (often 100%). We have now installed a air heating floor (Legallet), the roof i...
Now that I have removed everything from my basement, I have this nice pristine unfinished concrete floor and walls. I have heard of a product called radon bl...
I have 2 cans of really good behr deck paint to sell We don't buy or sell used building materials, but check this page for tips on how and where you can find l...
Hi I was wondering what's the best way to seal a crawl space and insulate? Currently it is a vented space. Should the vents be closed permanently? The floor jo...
Posted by Steven JohnstonFeb. 23, 2021, 12:35 p.m.Crawl spaces1 Responses