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Insulating a 19th Century Balloon Framed Home
January 5, 2021

Hello All!We are renovating a 19th century farmhouse located in the highlands region of Ontario, Canada (hardiness zone 4a). This means highs of approximately 30° C (~86° F) and lows…
Fire box insulation?
January 5, 2021

So had my boiler serviced last week and the back of my fire box (combustion chamber?) has insulation on the back side that has fallen forward. This keeps the flame…
Lutron dimmer switch install – is this right?
January 4, 2021

Hi all - amateur DIY electrician here. I've spent the last week searching internet forums to try and make sure I don't start an electrical fire at our condo... I…
DAP Touch n’ Foam FIASCO!!!
January 4, 2021

I'm finishing my basement and there are a few areas that, to make the story short, can only be insulated with spray foam. I tried the DAP 15 system and…
foundation Air gap
January 1, 2021

I'm going to be putting a waterproof membrane on the outside of my ICF basement walls. I'm also putting on the DMX dimple mat my only concern is the dimple…
Miscut sliding glass door letting in air
December 21, 2020

See attached and would appreciate any advice for how best to plug this rectangular opening, thank you!
Follow up to question about radiant floor heating above the subfloor
December 19, 2020

Instead of using plywood or any of the mixed concrete type products, could the cement board that is used for tile backing be used in this type of application? My…
water drip in foam insulation
December 16, 2020

I have a shingle roof that's less than 2 years old and just had closed cell foam sprayed between the rafters. Today I noticed that there is a very slow…
Radiant Floor on top of Subfloor
December 16, 2020

Does anyone have experience with installing a Close Radiant heat system on top of existing subfloor (no access to floor joists)? We will install hardwood on top of that. The…
How should I think about rooftop insulation versus attic?
December 14, 2020

SituationI’m replacing my 15yr old asphalt shingle roof with a metal roof and must decide whether to insulate the roof on top or in the attic. The home is a…

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