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Concrete, brick and stone play a larger role than ever in today’s home building and renovations That’s a good...Continue Reading
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I doubt you’ll ever find anyone with something bad to say about the wintertime comfort of a building equipped with a...Continue Reading
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Updated on October 29th, 2014
Canadians harbour a deep-seated prejudice that even extends to government policy Like all prejudice, this one’s not...Continue Reading
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Updated on February 20th, 2016
Go figure this one: two houses, side by side, identical floor plans, same orientation, both built by the same crew to...Continue Reading
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How can I deal with the partially insulated basement wal...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
How can I deal with the partially insulated basement walls in my new home A layer of insulation extends partway down...Continue Reading
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The floor of the room over our garage is very cold this ...
Updated on October 29th, 2014
This is a very common problem Floors over garages are almost never adequately insulated to begin with Adding two...Continue Reading
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What kind of subfloor products do you recommend for a ba...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
What kind of subfloor products do you recommend for a basement renovation I don’t know what to make of the...Continue Reading
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Should I install a plastic vapour barrier on the inside ...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Should I install a plastic vapour barrier on the inside of basement wall frames They’re made with wood studs, and I...Continue Reading