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It takes a deep appreciation and understanding of cold climate building science to perform a deep-energy/NZ ready renovation on a historical home. Join Trevor Trainor, President, Building Science Specialist of Bawating Building Science and Host Andy Oding, as they dive down into the challenges and solutions for historical home renovations.
Read MoreAs the Ontario industry considers harmonizing with the new 2020 9.36 Tiered Energy Code (specifically Tier 3) builders, designers, planners and trades are wondering what kind of solutions will be required. Get an inside look at what specifications are needed to meet Tier 3 and 4 through PRESCRIPTIVE methodology or PERFORMANCE methodology. What is the optimal enclosure? What is the optimal mechanical solution? What are the COST implications of this new tiered energy code? Listen in as energy modeling experts, Angela Bustamante and Toby Smith provide a glimpse into the future.
Read MoreAs the OHBA and industry experts review the proposed adoption/harmonization with NBC 2020 9.36, a variety of challenges and opportunities have been identified. The most critical observations are often made by the professionals who practically apply energy codes on a daily basis, e.g. homebuilders, designers, building officials, and contractors.
Read MoreAndrew discussed the recent approval of the National Tiered Energy Code for houses and small buildings, Provincial stakeholders (including Ontario) will now begin intense stakeholder review with the intent of harmonization. It has been 5 years since the last energy code adjustment in Ontario (SB12 2017).
Read MoreAndy Oding from Building Knowledge Canada helps builders crack the SB-12 code with a better approach; saving money on construction costs, saving hassle with the permitting process, and saving time with simpler construction details.
Read MoreHear what Chris McClellan, Andrew Pride and Gord Cooke have to share about the National Energy Codes in this CACEA webinar from December 8, 2020.
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