Reno–Green is our weekly column written by retired builder/contractor Cam Allen. With over 40 years of experience in the building trades, Cam is putting that experience to use by answering any and all questions our readers have about their renovation projects. Every week, we select one response to publish in the column, with an emphasis on improving a building’s energy efficiency and sustainability.
So if you feel stuck on a project or just need a little advice, submit your question in the form at the bottom of any article and Cam will answer it. And it’s not just him answering the questions as he also has a crew of master trades that he calls on for advice specific to a particular trade.
Is Your Deck Safe? 5 Things to Check Before You Step Outside In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. While there are no […]
How to Prepare Sheds, Gazebos and Trellises for Extreme Winds In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. We are all seeing more extremes
Exterior Painting: It’s All About Surface Prep In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. More years ago than I care to remember I
Emergency Readiness for Your Home In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. I am going to break away from my usual format this
Understanding Home Insulation Some Basic Insulation Terms You Need to Know In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. For every home in the
How Thermal Cameras Detect Heat Loss, Air Leaks and Building Problems In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. Thermal imaging technology is one
Improving Summer Comfort in an Older Home In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. The recent Canada-wide heat wave exposed the need for
Venting a Gothic Revival Cottage Attic In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. If you are a steady reader of this column you
How to Evaluate and Repair Block Foundation Cracks In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. It is no secret that numerous parts of
Are Metal Roofs the Answer to Climate Resilience? Comparing Metal Roofs to Shingles in Terms of Wind, Hail and Fire Resistance In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter
