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We are building a passive house in Maple Ridge BC Canada. We were given a quote when we started the process and in the last 6 months the installer has… We are building a passive house in Maple Ridge BC Canada. We were given a quote when we started the process and in the last 6 months the installer has…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

Hi All, I’m building in CZ5 and we’re going with Schuco uPVC windows. They also offer matching doors, and I can’t find a ton of literature on them. Does anyone have… Hi All, I’m building in CZ5 and we’re going with Schuco uPVC windows. They also offer matching doors, and I can’t find a ton of literature on them. Does anyone have…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

Hello,I have a late 60’s cathedral ceiling, unvented, with no effective air barrier on the interior. The interior ceiling is plywood with no plastic or sealing of any sort, and… Hello,I have a late 60’s cathedral ceiling, unvented, with no effective air barrier on the interior. The interior ceiling is plywood with no plastic or sealing of any sort, and…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

Good Afternoon all,First we would like to thank all the contributors here who have provided us with a wealth of information as we build our home.  The house is located… Good Afternoon all,First we would like to thank all the contributors here who have provided us with a wealth of information as we build our home.  The house is located…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

I am building a small unit that will have a mini split, range hood, and ERV. I am reading that these are usually installed before drywall. It makes sense to… I am building a small unit that will have a mini split, range hood, and ERV. I am reading that these are usually installed before drywall. It makes sense to…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

Hey There, Fellow Tradespeople! I’m planning a wall system for a renovation project that will likely be (from inside out), 1/2” drywall, Intello Plus Smart Vapor Retarder, 2×6 studs with dense… Hey There, Fellow Tradespeople! I’m planning a wall system for a renovation project that will likely be (from inside out), 1/2” drywall, Intello Plus Smart Vapor Retarder, 2×6 studs with dense…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

Hello all, I’d like to bring up a discussion point.  I can obtain Polyiso boards at a similar price per inch to EPS (factory seconds).   I have come across this… Hello all, I’d like to bring up a discussion point.  I can obtain Polyiso boards at a similar price per inch to EPS (factory seconds).   I have come across this…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

I have had FV-10VEC2’s installed in my renovation but I want to confirm I have ran the electrical correctly. Based on the documentation and look online, it seems like it… I have had FV-10VEC2’s installed in my renovation but I want to confirm I have ran the electrical correctly. Based on the documentation and look online, it seems like it…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

Voltpost unveiled its new EV charging product, which is designed to tap into the electricity available in streetlights — and withstand life in urban settings. Voltpost unveiled its new EV charging product, which is designed to tap into the electricity available in streetlights — and withstand life in urban settings.ClimateRead MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor

Hello,I am designing a water catchment for my zone 6 coastal maine house.  Its a 3/12 single pitch roof.   The roof can only be viewed by the squirrels, as it… Hello,I am designing a water catchment for my zone 6 coastal maine house.  Its a 3/12 single pitch roof.   The roof can only be viewed by the squirrels, as it…Read MoreGreenBuildingAdvisor