Crawlspace insulation/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...Crawlspaceinsulation- be careful to get it right Acrawlspacecomes with all the downsides of a basement, but it is just too low a space to be functional either beyond the folded plastic christmas tree and a couple of boxes of baubles. Unless there is a good reason for it, going through the process of pouring a foo...

...Crawlspacefloors that won’t be insulated: A radon barrier needs to be installed to seal off the ground from the air in thecrawlspace. A DIY radon mitigation solution for acrawlspaceis to use a standard 6 mil polyethylene vapour barrier, which works, but contractors may be required by law to use a fire-rated memb...

...crawlspaceWhat’s more durable, a slab on grade or acrawlspace? If you read anywhere online that they are comparable in terms of durability or functional life span, then close that window and open another . A properly-insulated slab of concrete resting on high-ground with a frost-protection skirt will outlast a ...

...crawlspace. Or wait, maybe spelunking, it's often hard to tell the difference. What’s more durable, a slab on grade orcrawlspace? If you read anywhere online that they are comparable in terms of durability or functional life span, then close that window and open another . A properly-insulated slab of concrete re...

...insulationon the exterior of the vapour barrier in order to keep it within the warmer section of the wall assembly. REMOTE wall exteriorinsulation可以用于家居装修©Ecohome With enoughinsulationon the exterior of the wall you can also safely add battinsulationin the stud bays to further i...

...insulation, even in problem areas. Install a polyethylene air / vapour barrier over the entireinsulationarea. In some cases, a coat of closed-cell spray foam will be added at this point in order to addinsulationand to create a continuous moisture soil gas barrier. Seal the polyethylene barrier at all penetratio...

...insulationand the homeowner would get the savings. I'm not trying to rip on developers, that's just the reality of the business. We shop for houses largely based on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage; not many prospective buyers ask existing homeowners to cough up their utility bills, or developers...

...insulationfor the building envelope, asinsulationis the gift that keeps on giving! HomeinsulationUpdating eligible attic/ceilinginsulation, exterior wallinsulation, exposed floor, basementinsulationor foundation, andcrawlspaceinsulation. Maximum Grant Amount: Up to $5,000 Air-sealing a Home A...

...insulationor vapor. The only thing at stake is your pride, so don’t hesitate to try! When any drywall repair is being done on walls around the exterior of the building, be careful not to damage the poly vapor barrier / air barrier, if you live in a cold climate and have one. Mudding over exterior walls is no problem...

As founder of the Resilient Design Institute , Alex Wilson is an internationally renowned authority on resilience in home design. Beyond just homes, 'resilience' can in a way describe a lifestyle, or perhaps a life philosophy. Sure, 'green' homes can help save the planet, but some of them may also save the individua...

Green Home Incentives: Net Zero Home Grants & Zero Interest Home Renovation Loans for 2020 Breaking News: New Canada Greener Homes Grant Scheme 2021 announced - see here for how to apply and eligibility requirements or see here for the $40 000 interest free home renovation loan scheme in Canada Whatever the politi...