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.
How Can I Protect My Home from Flooding? 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 intensity of rain storms has certainly risen […]
Build It Right the First Time Deck Building Tips to Save Some Grief 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. When the first
Understanding the Terminology Behind Climate-Resilient Buildings 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. Over the past couple of weeks I wrote on home
Water Intrusion In the Home How Insurance Handles It – and How to Prevent It 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. Based
Rates Up, Coverage Down The New Reality of Home Insurance in Canada 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’s around this time
Sustainable Small Steps… Why Try? 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. This week is a bit off-the-beaten path as far as renovation
How New Water Efficiency Standards Are Changing Shower Heads in Canada Get Low-Flow Without the Low Pressure With Air Infusion Shower Heads In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question?
How Toilets Have Evolved…Is the Bidet Next? 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 have had a number of requests for information
Planning on Replacing Your Roof? Fire-Rated Roofing and Smart Venting Strategies That Reduce Fire Risk 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
Is Adding an ADU Worth The Cost and Effort? 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 the past three weeks I have
