by admin | Feb 2, 2016 | Heating & Fireplaces, Reference Material
There are several good reasons to heat your home with wood. While keeping your family safe and warm during the colder seasons you will also be saving money on fuel. You may require a guaranteed heat supply in the event of a power failure.You might also enjoy the sense...
by admin | Feb 2, 2016 | Heating & Fireplaces, Reference Material
Introduction More than one million Canadian families heat their homes at least partly with wood. For these households wood is an important energy source, one that involves their active participation. Having control over the fuel supply offers security from electrical...
by admin | Feb 2, 2016 | Mold, Reference Material
Learn about mold and the steps for treating or preventing it in a condominium Download (PDF, 28KB) Much of the same information can be found in the Homeowners Guide to Fighting Mold that we also have in our library. We picked out some of the most important information...
by admin | Feb 2, 2016 | Mold, Reference Material
What are molds? Molds are microscopic fungi, a group of organisms which also includes mushrooms and yeasts. Fungi are highly adapted to grow and reproduce rapidly, producing spores and mycelia in the process. You encounter mold every day. Foods spoil because of mold....
by admin | Feb 2, 2016 | Exterior, Reference Material
Learn about Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFS) from the EIFS Industry Members Association Download (PDF, 28KB) Source: EIFS Industry Members...
by admin | Feb 2, 2016 | Exterior, Reference Material
Three-Coat Stucco Conventional or traditional stucco is called three-coat stucco because it has a 3/8-inch scratch coat, a second 3/8-inch brown coat, and a thin “color coat” on top, for a total system thickness of about an inch. All three coats are mixed from...