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Updated on July 8th, 2021
In late 1988, I got a surprise as I was designing the three-story house where I now live I thought the engineering...Continue Reading
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COLD WEATHER CONSTRUCTION: Five Tips for Building Well
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
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It is a good idea to cover a deck with a roof, while lea...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
It is a good idea to cover a deck with a roof, while leaving the walls open What options do I have other than cedar...Continue Reading
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Can I use spray foam to insulate the underside of the op...
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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Q&A: Retrofitting a Metal Roof (Maybe)
Published on February 5th, 2016
Q: Can metal roofing be applied directly over old shingles A: Yes Definitely If the existing shingles are not...Continue Reading
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Eliminating Rooftop Ice
Updated on January 17th, 2016
A few winters ago, as I was driving down the highway, I passed the house of a man in the throws of a particularly...Continue Reading
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ICE DAM PREVENTION: Watch Installation of Unique, Canadi...
Published on January 31st, 2024
Does ice build up on your roof during extended stretches of cold weather Is this ice causing problems You might find...Continue Reading
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HOME DESIGN CONCEPTS: Five strategies for better renovations
Published on April 12th, 2024
There are an infinite number of ways to build ugly visual mistakes into your home, but far fewer ways to do things...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What Should I Ask About Whe...
Updated on September 18th, 2021
Q: What should I keep in mind as I make arrangements to have my asphalt roof reshingled I’m hoping you can help me to...Continue Reading
Sheds & Greenhouses
BUILD A POLE BARN: This Primer Will Help You Build a Gre...
Updated on June 10th, 2022
If you need to add shelter to your property easily and economically, pole barns are for you They’re the fastest, most...Continue Reading
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Topside Roof Insulation? Yes, It’s a Great Idea fo...
Updated on February 14th, 2024
My friend and subscriber Ray Gibbs was building a timber frame workshop, but wondered about an insulation option that...Continue Reading
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Canadian-Made Slate Roof Substitute a Convincing Alternative
Published on October 18th, 2023
A few years ago I was walking down a busy street in downtown Toronto on a sunny summer afternoon and I happened to look...Continue Reading