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• Is LePage Tite Foam a “low expanding” or “high expanding” foam?

  I installed a window recently and first used a can of DAP 'Touch 'n Foam" Home seal which DAP says is a minimally expanding foam (and was sold to me…

• 所以房子包just a big nylon woven tarp?

  I had a look at those rolls of housewrap that lowes .ca sells. It's just a big nylon woven tarp! And a very thin one at that. I thought it…

• EPS/OSB layers over existing sheetrock sheathing (housewrap, etc.)

  I'm in the process of removing a second floor patio door and replacing it with a window and will be adding EPS to the outside wall. House was built approx…

• Do I really need coated glass for north-facing windows?

  I understand that coatings that block external IR on south or west facing windows are very effective at preventing solar heat gain in the summer (but I guess they suck…

• Where can I buy windows with these features?

  I'm in Ontario (Canada) where (like most places I guess) vinyl window makers are typical for this area. I'm going to be replacing my windows more or less one at…