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The industry is learning how to quantify the carbon output involved in homebuilding. In our next blog article originally Gord details how builders can use this knowledge to make their homes greener—and attract a growing market of environmentally conscious homebuyers.
Read MoreCanadian winter is a force to be reckoned with. That means keeping the cold air out through tight sealing of the enclosure and reducing coldness from the ground.
Read MoreMaintaining optimal indoor humidity levels in cold climate houses has evolved greatly, with the introduction of heat-recovery ventilators and energy-recovery ventilators, whole-house humidifiers and the increasing sophistication of controls in “smart” thermostats. Discover established strategies for optimizing all these systems with the help of an article by Gord Cooke.
Read MoreJoin Building Science Expert Trevor Trainor as he presents some simple hygrothermal modeling scenarios for standard walls across various Canadian climate zones. A bit of myth-busting along with some cautionary tales about building-to-minimum-code. A dive into why Poly as a VB (vapour barrier) is a poor choice in many regions of Canada—and the importance of vapour diffusion retarder technologies and products.
Read MoreJoin Building Science Expert Trevor Trainor as he presents some simple hygrothermal modeling scenarios for standard walls across various Canadian climate zones. A bit of myth-busting along with some cautionary tales about building-to-minimum-code. A dive into why Poly as a VB (vapour barrier) is a poor choice in many regions of Canada—and the importance of vapour diffusion retarder technologies and products.
Read MoreHomebuilders in North America are about to experience significant building code changes tied to the current and future impacts of extreme weather from climate change. Insurance companies and global underwriters have signaled to the Canadian homebuilding and renovation industry that change has to happen or the impact on homeowners' premiums or ability to insure their dwellings will be challenged.
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