November / December 2008
Published: Sunday, November 30 2008
The Trowel looked at several projects across North America to discover what it was about the products used that made each one a sound success in a particular application.
EIFS performed better than brick, stucco, and fiber cement siding in US Department of Energy (DOE) tests measuring energy efficiency, moisture intrusion and temperature control.
Stilts have taken a big step towards legitimacy in Ontario after getting a passing grade from an ergonomic study at the University of Waterloo.
Production builders and homeowners are the target audience for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's LEED Platinum Archetype Sustainable House.