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I am building a single-story 1600 sq ft passive home on a frost-protected shallow foundation in northern Ontario, Canada, in Climate Zone 4 and Growing Zone 4b.  My HVAC design…

My basement is wet, cold, and uninsulated and I need a plan to make it less cold. Here's my situation:- 1906 house in Maine- 50% rubble stone foundation, 50% cement (extension…

I'm located in midWest (Zone 4) and I'm planning to install R-10 insulation under vapor barrier, under basement slab. In this application, the perimeter footings and concrete basement walls are…