Typically, any wood siding you put on a house will need an air space - or rainscreen, as we call it - in between the house and the siding. — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
When we get into winter, there's less moisture in the air. It sucks the moisture out of the wood, making it shrink. In the summer, the humidity is higher, so that wood is going to absorb some moisture and grow. — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
When people build a house, they typically dig a hole for the foundation, and then put the down footings, weeping tile and a stone… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
A great idea with the sump pit is to look into putting in a battery so your pump will continue to operate if the… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
No matter how much insulation you add to the attic, if you don't have a proper vapour barrier you'll still lose heat and run… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
In Vancouver I get a lot of questions about moisture issues, and there are always people concerned about foundations and framing. — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
Surface preparation is vital - the flatter the surface you plan to tile, the easier the process will be. — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
Typically, when you flush the toilet, you shouldn't hear it gurgling in the shower. — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
If you're planning on taking down a bearing wall, you're going to want to bring in a professional with experience in structural work. — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
When you have high pressure in your water pipes and the water comes on or shuts off quickly, the movement of the water through… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
Avoiding cold floors above a garage is relatively simple when the house is built, insulated and heated properly. It's a little more complicated and… — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
The outdoor spaces around your home should be an extension of the look and feel of the interior. — Bryan Baeumler Copy Share Image
