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I’ve been noticing more discussions around non-halogenated flame retardants across different industries. What’s driving this shift in modern manufacturing?Is it mainly due to environmental regulations and health concerns, or are…

I've been thinking about humidity a lot lately (see https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/an-analytic-look-at-dehumidifiers and  https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/why-sizing-dehumidifiers-is-hard ) In the second of those postings I tried to estimate the dehumidification load for a house. I only…

Hi,I recently purchased a brick 1938 home with an addition on the back (west facing, with both north and south exposures). The addition has a relatively flat membrane roof which…

The instructions for my "waterproof" laminate flooring call for installing 3/8" foam backer rod, covered by silicone caulk, around the entire perimeter and also applying silicone caulk to the underside…

Stable clay soil. No radon gas. How about this floor assembly: 4” stone4” concrete  12” dimple/drainage/vapor  membrane2” - 3” XPS (for R10-15) psi15  5/8” T&G plyOrput a 10-20 mil vapor barrier between stone and concrete…

Most people would say to leave this as-is, but it's something that has always looked off to me, and I'm hoping someone here with more experience in the area —…

I'm replacing my shingle roof with a sheet metal roof. I have vaulted ceilings and the inside looks nice so i don't want to change anything inside. i have almost…

I’m getting ready to finish a walkout basement in Minneapolis and want to avoid the usual basement problems down the road condensation, musty smells, hidden mold, cold floors, etc.For those…

I’m finishing a walkout basement in Minneapolis (Zone 6) and want to do it right the first time. Looking for advice on the best insulation and moisture-control strategy for long-term…

We've (mostly) finished remodeling a house in humid 3A, and installed two Mitsubishi ducted mini-splits. One of those, a 9,000 BTU unit, serves two bedrooms and baths with a compact…

Carbon Upcycling Technologies uses carbon waste to activate electric arc slag and produce one-of-a-kind low-carbon cementitious material

building a multistory warehouse/event space. Currently it will be on the 3rd floor approximately starting at 60 feet from grade. And it will have clear 21 feet ceiling heights and…

As transportation demands continue to shift in Southern California how can companies determine whether temporary or permanent CDL drivers are the better choice for maintaining efficiency controlling labour costs and…

Sometimes I wonder what a truly perfect backyard would look like if budget wasn’t a problem.Not something made just for showing off, but a space built completely for comfort, peace,…

This is a long shot, but have any Canadians out there tried Senville's new offering of a heat pump water heater? The 50gal version is 27% cheaper than the Rheem…

10 mil poly was placed under our concrete slab and where it wraps up the wall to go under the sill sits and out, the perimeter concrete has chipped away.…

We have a finished concrete floor as our final floor and to put in the radiant heat pipes and plumbing for the kitchen through the flooring, they had to cut…

Our new build high efficiency house in the Pacific northwest will have a vented attic. Is there any meaningful advantage to using SIGA  Majrex or similar  membrane instead of 6…

If a conditioned attic is the right path, how should it be detailed for maximum efficiency?