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Effective insulation is the single biggest reason modern Canadian homes are so much more comfortable and energy...Continue Reading
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SIPs panels empower ordinary people to create extraordinary building There are more ways to raise a good building these...Continue Reading
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There’s nothing like pain in the pocketbook to encourage you to take household energy efficiency seriously And...Continue Reading
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HOME RENO: Why Spray Foam Is Safe and Effective
Updated on August 12th, 2021
The first time I saw spray foam insulation in action was in the winter of 1988, while working as a carpenter on a...Continue Reading
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Autumn is when most basement finishing campaigns begin, and it's where the first serious (and often unfixable)...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
Is it necessary to apply a vapour barrier to the 3”-thick foam installed on the insides of concrete basement...Continue Reading
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Updated on May 17th, 2022
Can I use spray foam to insulate the underside of the open roof on my 600 sq ft cottage I understand that roof...Continue Reading
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Furnace-Free Home in a Cold Climate
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Reiner Hoyer is an award-winning Toronto contractor with 30+ years experience, and his own house is his favourite...Continue Reading
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How can I stop condensation from developing on the ceili...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
How can I stop condensation from developing on the ceiling of my basement cold room during winter There’s a vent on...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
Back in the winter of 2012, I got an email from a contractor looking for advice on an unusual situation A homeowner had...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
I live in Canada, and of course everyone knows Canada is a country that's cold enough to kill you for a good part of...Continue Reading