Structural insulated panels/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Pre-fabricated straw bale SIPS panels, an environmental choice
Wall assemblies - new construction

Modern straw bale SIPS construction: high performance, durable, affordable & interesting

...panelsin the controlled environment of a manufacturing plant, these fabricated walls ensure the ideal moisture content of materials. Being sealed on all sides by wood and plaster further protectspanelsfrom weather during construction, and the quick installation of finishedpanelsmeans you can get a roof over them q...

Choosing a building envelope
Wall assemblies - new construction

Choosing a building envelope - starting with the perfect wall

...StructuralInsulatedPanelsSIPS wallpanelson a timber frame home © Ecohome Foam SIPS usually consist of a panel made of polystyrene or urethane sandwiched between two sheets of OSB (Oriented Strand Board). While SIPS with a 5.5 inch foam core were considered a high performer less than a decade ago, increas...

Installing foam panel insulation, which is best?
Insulation and soundproofing

Rigid insulation panels: which ones to use for different applications

...panelsin hot and cold clinates compared to EPS and XPS foam Insulationpanels- see the article from Building Science Corporation here An Alternative to Foam: Mineral wool / Rock wool rigid insulationpanels: The only rigid board insulation that is not a petroleum-based foam product shown in the main photo above i...

Roxul mineral wool batt insulation in LEED Homes
Insulation and soundproofing

Choosing the right insulation: the pros, cons and applications for walls, slabs & basements

...panelssuch as EPS, XPS and Styrofoam. Read more about which are the best rigid cellulose foam insulationpanelshere Fibreglass insulation Recycled Content : About 20% Method and form : Batts are most common but it’s available in rigid. Reasonably low impact in production; raw materials are abundant; i...

Insulating crawlspaces as part of home renovation
Crawl spaces

How to insulate crawlspaces properly as part of renovating an older home

...insulatedwalls. The result of that is an unending source of humidity as moisture in the ground evaporates into the air and can condense on cold walls and joists where mold can establish itself. That dank air will inevitably be circulated throughout your home, providing humidity, mold spores and a pretty nasty smell ...

Wind turbine © Jinterwas, Flickr
Lifestyle and environment

Clean energy infrastructure and efficient-housing for Canada's Indigenous communities

Representatives from 18 communities across Canada attended three week-long intensive sessions last summer as part of the clean energy capacity-building 20/20 Catalysts Program , sharing knowledge and experience in the development of clean energy infrastructure. Riding on that success, this summer the focus will be on ...

Slab-on-grade for Ecohome's upcoming video building guide
Slab on Grade

how to build a slab-on-grade on standard soil

...insulated供水管道由Uponor提供,以提高能源效率。管道基础设施©Ecohome在这一点上,你需要非常确定管道的位置,因为混凝土不那么宽容,当它之后做出改变。你需要把混凝土直接浇到fl的排水管上。

Crawlspace radon barrier installation for radon mitigation
Radon in Homes - Mitigation

Removing radon gas from basements and crawlspaces

...structuralsupports need to be well-sealed, including the intake that will pull the radon from below the membrane and exhaust the gas outside. Radon in Crawlspaces that will beinsulated: The most effective technique for insulating crawlspaces and stopping radon ingress is eco-friendly sprayfoam applied on the grou...

Passive House wall system ; Larsen Trusses & dense-packed cellulose insulation
Wall assemblies - new construction

Larsen truss wall systems with double-stud construction & extra insulation for new homes & energy efficient home renovation

Larson truss wall systems for new green home building & renovations for max wall insulation A Larsen Truss is a type of lightweight & nonstructuraldouble-stud wall assembly that allows for thicker insulation, is ideal for dense-packed cellulose insulation wall systems and a very high R-value building envelope with...

Step by step guide for slab-on-grade home construction
Slab on Grade

Slab-on-grade construction: the ecoHOME A to Z Slab building guide

...panelsand then the centerpanels. Next, cut around the plumbing system and mechanical equipment. Ensure that there are no gaps in the insulation, even in problem areas. Install a polyethylene air / vapour barrier over the entire insulation area. In some cases, a coat of closed-cell spray foam will be added at this...

Permeable interlock pavers & paving stones
Permeable laneways and patios

Water-permeable landscaping surfaces

透水摊铺机或铺路石是车道和道路的最佳选择了解雨水管理的重要性,可以引导您在连锁摊铺机石的设计和产品选择中,这将帮助您保留和管理落在您的财产内的雨水。当天井和dri…