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CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS: The More Efficient Your Home,...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Many homeowners are woefully unprepared when it comes to protecting themselves against a potentially fatal threat, and...Continue Reading
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EIFS: A Durable, Weatherproof & Energy-Efficient St...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Stucco is a classic exterior wall treatment that’s being replaced by systems that look identical but perform much...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
50% ENERGY SAVINGS: How to Build With Structural Insulat...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
30 March 2019: Earlier this week I talked to a young pastor about a building project he has in mind His church is...Continue Reading
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Is a Tankless Water Heater for You?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
VIDEO BELOW: Tankless water heaters are a popular item these days and they offer real advantages – they save energy...Continue Reading
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STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS: This Stud Frame Alternative...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are an alternative to stud frame construction for homes and small commercial...Continue Reading
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How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System P...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
When it comes to your home, efficiency means comfort and lower energy bills That’s obvious Trouble is, the market...Continue Reading
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CASE STUDY: Waterfront “Silver Lining” Cotta...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
It was a bad day when fire destroyed the 60-year-old heirloom cottage of Mike and Alice Ogden, a bad day indeed But...Continue Reading
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TECH REPORT: Why You Should Love LED Light Bulbs
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Light bulbs are changing, but the changes probably aren’t what you expect Thankfully, misplaced early enthusiasm...Continue Reading
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Upgrading Stud Wall Energy Performance With Spray Foam
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Steve takes us on an 8-minute field tour showing how an uninsulated stud frame wall goes from very poor energy...Continue Reading
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Beyond R20: Optimal Energy Performance for New Homes and...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Wall construction isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing Building codes across Canada are demanding more...Continue Reading
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Insulation R Values: Not What They Seem
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Go figure this one: two houses, side by side, identical floor plans, same orientation, both built by the same crew to...Continue Reading