Discussion Forum
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Starting Building House Again
So, I'm going to get back to building my house in the next few weeks. Some dirt work to do still before framing (ugh, I hate dirt)...but we should be…
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Home Run vs Trunk/Branch Systems
Plumbing isn't really covered here, but I'm wondering about what you folks thinks about traditional trunk/branch plumbing systems, versus home run manifold systems? Cost is a concern for me, but…
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HRV and Humidification
Hi, I'm hoping to put in an entire radiant heating system into my new house. However, obviously, that provides no mechanical ventilation to the house, which I understand is required…
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Negotiating Price on Building Materials
Hi, I'm building a new house about an hour away from Calgary, Alberta. I'm wondering what I can expect for a discount when it comes to negotiating with building suppliers. We…
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NovaBrik Siding
Hi folks, My wife and I are building our house in rural Alberta, and have been thinking about siding it with Novabrik. It comes in at about $5 sq. ft.…