Should the existing vapor/radon barrier be removed, rigid insulation added to the walls and earth floor, and then reinstalled (on the 'warm' side)? Or would rigid insulation with taped seams…
Hello all. I've got a tiny house on wheels located near Nelson, BC, and it has frequent moisture problems. I'm trying to determine the best course of action to resolve…
We toured a unit that has Cardinal 366 double pane glass windows and there were reflections of green inside the unit when the sun was shining. See pics. I've also…
Hello everyone, I am building a house in climate zone 4A. Due to structural constraints my truss manufacture specifies a 27" deep parallel cord truss. I am using a smart…
We're starting to build a 1000 sq ft detached garage in Portland (CZ 4C). I'd like to keep the garage at a tolerable temperature in both winter and summer, so…
So the Advantech sheathing option from my previous discussion is out. Can't get it. So that realistically leaves me with two options: plywood with Blueskin fully-adhered WRB vs. Zip system.…
HiI am currently building a house in Montreal Canada wich is cold in winter and very hot and humid in summer.The wall assembly is:- brick- 1 inch air gap- R6…