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.
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
Where Are All Those Shut-Offs?! Be Ready Before Disaster Strikes 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. A question from a reader who
How Building Technology and Regulation Evolved Over Time 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 offer an hour-long presentation for service groups,
Hiring a Contractor? How to Find Someone You Can Actually Trust 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 I started writing this
Window Shades That Help Buildings Stay Cool Naturally Why Solar Shades and Cellular Shades are Among the Most Effective Window Treatments for Passive Cooling In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have
Residential Plumbing Explained Pipes, Drains, Water Supply and More 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 chuckled a few weeks ago when
Renovation Insurance Explained Builder’s Risk Insurance, Liability, Warranties and Other Protections for Homeowners 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. Given the meteoric
