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  I am looking to install laminate flooring over my basement concrete slab. We have hydronic heating run within the concrete slab. As well, there is 2inches of XPS and a…

• WRB Behind Cement Board Stucco

  Hi everyone, looking for any insight you can provide on this.. Climate Zone 7A – Wall in question faces East (very slightly SE) We are scheduled to have our stucco…

• Weight bearing capacity of electrical box for a chandelier

  Hi everyone, In looking for finishings for our house (new build) we found a crystal chandelier we liked but it's a bit on the heavier side (approx 40lb). in the…

• Closed-cell spray foam against OSB sheathing

  Hi everyone, I'm looking into spray foaming my basement with Closed Cell (2lb) foam. My concern is the effects that the spray foam would have on the breath ability of…

• Repairing polyethylene vapor barrier

  Hi everyone, We had had run into some condensation concerns after our original vapour barrier and insulation was installed, as such we had to take out the batts in some…

• Waterproofing (Blueskin) applied over tar?

  Our contractor has mistakenly applied roll-on tar (damp proofing) to our new residential build as opposed to waterproofing. we are now looking for ways to further enhance the water/damp proofing…