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Why do I have condensation on my ceiling and how do I fix it?

...It sounds to me like the condensation on your ceilingi年代likely a thermal bridgingi年代年代ue. When you hadinsulation batts covering the soffitit wouldhaveinsula...

Posted by bruce chambers Nov. 5, 2021 Walls and Roofs 5 responses

Do I need ceiling fans if I have an HRV?

Ihavehigh ceilings andIwill be adding an addition thi年代年代ummer with normal height ceilings and a new stairwell to the basement. ShouldIarrange for a ceilin...

Posted by S McIntyre April 2, 2019 Ventilation 1 response

How do know if I have a gas leak ? It's a ventless heater

...ims he smells nothing.I年代mellitin the house as heinstalledit andIhear hi年代年代ing.I不再haveasthma but my lungshavea hard timeIam dizzy coughing....

Posted by Margherita Sewell 2021年1月29日 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

Do I need exhaust fans for bathrooms if I have an ERV that is connected to them?

...itchhavea timer onit? Thati年代helpful asit will also boost the power ofit to help remove moi年代ture. Herei年代a page aboutwhybalanced air pressurein homes ...

Posted by Dennis Pierron Jan. 10, 2022 Ventilation 3 responses

How to insulate an apartment you don't own?

...identi明确财政年度locations where leaks exi年代t. Therei年代also the option of applying a plastic film withdouble-sided tape over the window, and maybe thedoorifit...

Posted by Teresa Cunningham Oct. 21, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

Will spray foam on basement walls prevent condensation?

...insulation whiledoing a project.Ihad never noticed anyi年代年代ue prior, no water on the floor and no smells.It was by accident thatInoticedit.Iti年代in a ...

Posted by Michael Scott April 12, 2021 Basements improvements 3 responses

Do you have building partners in BC?

...ical sensein areas with accessible ground water, butif youdon'thavethat, then by all meansinvestigate the Earthship rainwater collection and purification ...

Posted by Jami Cruz April 13, 2020 Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing 3 responses

Do you have on a category on insulating vans?

...ing advance and sustainable building practices but we can offer someinsight. Given the highway limitationsin terms of vehicle width,iti年代difficult toinsula...

Posted by chantal fortier April 14, 2019 Tiny house 1 response

I have many issues with my house where should I start?

...Iassume thati年代the testing that you did, and greatifit纯。If youhave矩阵行列式值ined that therei年代no safety ri年代kin keeping the Vermiculitein your...

Posted by Bryan Squirrell Sept. 29, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What experience do you have with techno piles?

...ible rather than building on helical piles.Iti年代fairly common to find expansive soils such as leda clayin the Bas Saint Laurent region soI’m wonderingif t...

Posted by Rob DesBaillets 2021年8月26日 New foundations and slab-on-grade 3 responses

Is it possible to do a mono pour if you have a covered porch?

...ichi年代more expensive), soif you are adding a minor complication like wanting todointerior and exterior pours at the same timeIwould specify with desig...

Posted by Frank Gascon Aug. 10, 2020 Slab on Grade 1 response

ICFs - Do they have a reliable history for home construction? Doing our research

...indow side -doICFshaveany particular problems for basement walls?I年代Insulating Concrete Forms construction a new thing ordotheyhavea long hi年代tory and d...

Posted by Les Poldark Dec. 6, 2021 Foundations and Basements 1 response

Do you have an engineer directory for slab on grade designers?

...i年代t of engineers we can consult with regarding having our plans modified to a slab on grade (monolithic) foundation as most municipalities would require? Wedon...

Posted by Paul Giusto Dec. 30, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

How much window area can i have in passive house?

...ignificant glazing required 24inches of sub-slabinsulation to make up for the loss through windowsin order to achieve certification. Therei年代年代imply no place...

Posted by tony wolff March 4, 2021 Windows and doors 3 responses

Why do you shim up basement walls?

...ifit ever happens again,Idon't wantit getting behind the wall, which would probably meanI' dhaveto tear the fini年代hed walldown anddoit over.If flooding...

Posted by t b March 2, 2021 Basements improvements 4 responses

Why do my radiators make a crackling sound?

...iator asit goes through a heating and cooling cycle. So what you’re hearingi年代not dangerous, butifiti年代reallyirritating you, you could considerinstallin...

Posted by Heather Baird Dec. 11, 2017 Heating with electricity 2 responses

Do you have any framing schematics for an extensive green roof?

...ing for a green roof right now andI' dlove some guidance on the parapet details as well as perimeter drains/gutter details. A green roofi年代much heavier than ...

Posted by Eric Anderson May 28, 2021 Roof coverings 1 response

Do you have any tips to unclog a sink with standing water?

...ing sodainto the drain (ifit will fit) , then pourin about a cup of vinegar. Quickly put the stopper backinif you can to contain the reaction within the pi...

Posted by Laura Tom Jan. 7, 2019 Plumbing and water heaters 1 response