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COLD WEATHER CONSTRUCTION: Five Tips for Building Well
Updated on December 5th, 2020
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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Real Insulation Facts & Real Insulation Stories
Updated on October 24th, 2020
Although you may not live in Canada, as I do, the fact is that many homes around the world would benefit from more...Continue Reading
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Top Seven Home Insulation Myths Busted
Updated on February 13th, 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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SMART THERMOSTATS, BETTER HEATING: How Today’s Best Hydronic Heating Controls Deliver More Comfort for Less Money
Updated on September 21st, 2019
PUBLISHED 17Sep2019 (Video below): There’s more to optimal control of heating systems than just a thermostat that...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: Insulating a 1950s Brick Bungalow
Updated on February 15th, 2021
Q: What’s the best way to insulate the double-brick walls of my small bungalow built in 1952 There’s just...Continue Reading
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50% ENERGY SAVINGS: How to Build With Structural Insulated Panels
Updated on April 1st, 2019
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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INSULATION MYTHS: Four Popular Misconceptions Busted
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation because winter presents the greatest need...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: “What Type of New Furnace Should I Get?”
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Q: What type of new furnace should I get My existing oil furnace has a problem and I’m getting an oil smell in the...Continue Reading
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HOME INSULATION: The Invisible Investment That Keeps On Paying Off
Updated on May 23rd, 2020
UPDATED 22May2020: When it comes to home insulation, “overdoing it” today is often ordinary tomorrow That’s been...Continue Reading
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VAPOUR BARRIERS: How They Work & Why They Matter
Updated on January 2nd, 2021
Most homes are insulated with some kind of fibre-based insulation such as fibreglass or rock wool, but for these...Continue Reading