Soundproofing your home is a topic that is becoming more popular. As homes are built closer together, most new homes have lighter building materials like stud walls with gypsum board. Noise levels can get loud. People want to enjoy their homes without causing friction with neighbours due to noise complaints. Noisy neighbours are the number…
Furnace vs Heat Pump Systems for Heating Homes and Offices Compared
Furnace vs heat pump. What are the advantages of a heat pump when compared with a furnace? It is clear that a heat pump emits less carbon dioxide per unit of heat produced, but the cost for the initial installation is higher. Is the furnace which uses the fossil which is fuel natural gas really…
What is a Load Bearing Wall? Understanding Structural Home Conversions
So, you are just starting out thinking about a home conversion, and you would like to know “What is a Load Bearing Wall?” We know the feeling that maybe if you remove a wall, the house will fall on you. Of course, get it wrong, and you are right! It really might! Never knock down…