Recent Q&A

• Heat Pump / Ventless Dryer

  My new house is air tight and very efficient - not bathroom vents, etc What's my best option for a full size ventless dryer ? Heat Pump / Condensing /…

• AgePan with WRB

  Our new house has AgePan on the exterior walls It in the process of being covered with a WRB (Tyvek) prior to being strapped for siding 1. Do I require…

• Furnace cold air return requirement with HRV

  New build in Ontario with Zehnder ComfoAir 550 HRV (home run system - not tied into furnace) Does the furnace need traditional cold air returns in various rooms or can…

• Fujitsu minisplit installer in Orangeville, Ontario?

  I am looking for an HVAC company to supply and install a Fujitsu AOU48RLXFZ1,etc in our new high efficiency home in the Orangeville, Ontario area. So far no joy in…

• Fiberglass windows recommendation?

  I am in the building design stage of an Ontario home. I am considering Thermotech, Inline, Duxton,and Fibertec Windows. Any recommendations based on quality service, performance? The numbers all look…

• EPS under footing

  Am looking to use EPS under both footings and slab in a new construction Does EPS type 2 meet Ontario building code for Footings ? Does EPS type 1 or…

• Recirculating range hood?

  If I'm building an air tight home, should I be looking to vent my kitchen exhaust via the range hood directly to the outside or should I get a recirculating…

• Interior vapour barrier with exterior XPS

  I am in the initial stages of house design. I am thinking of a double 2X4 wall construction with 2": of XPS on the outside to minimize thermal bridging. My…