Insulate and Airseal: The Rules of Engagement
Insulate and Airseal: The Rules of Engagement
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Insulate and Airseal: The Rules of Engagement
Welcome to Insulate and Airseal! This Guide explains how to make best use of the hub.
Moisture Control
Controlling moisture can make your home more energy-efficient, less costly to heat and cool.
Adding Insulation to an Existing Home
You can probably reduce your energy bills by adding more insulation.
Quick-fix Ways to Weatherize Your Home Against Old Man Winter
The best time to begin preparations for winterizing your home is before Old Man Winter pays a visit.
Preventing Corrosion Under Insulation
Galvanic corrosion, alkaline acidic corrosion, and stress-corrosion cracking have known to happen in certain conditions.
5 Tips on Insulating Your Home Effectively
According to US Department of Energy, almost half of a typical home’s utility bills are spent on heating and cooling.
National Building Code Section 9.36: A New Day for Energy Efficiency
Air Sealing - Building Envelope Improvements
Air will leak through a building envelope that is not well sealed.
BC Housing - Best Practices - Air Sealing and Insulating Inaccessible Attics and Vaulted/F
This guide outlines important considerations when trying to determine whether to perform an interior or exterior retrofi
Tips on Saving Money & Energy at Home
Get started with things you can do now, and use the whole-house approach.
What's the difference between R-Value and U-Value?
Learn about the measurement of heat flow and why it matters to have MORE R-Value and LESS U-Value.
BC Housing - Insulation Considerations for Accessible Attic Ceiling Spaces
This guide outlines important considerations when performing an air sealing and insulation retrofit for an accessible at
BSI-095 How Buildings Age
Building Science Corp. resident realist, Dr. Joe Lstiburek, examines what happens to buildings that are overly thirsty.
Renovation Planning, Design, and Budget
This is your introduction to the renovation process – how it works, how to get prepared, “who's who” in terms of c
Air Sealing for Maximum Efficiency
The constant battle with the elements is a major source of expense when it comes to maintaining a comfortable home.
BSI-049 Confusion About Diffusion
Article by Joe Lstiburek of Building Science Corp - buildingscience.com
GM-0702: Guide to Insulating Sheathing
Article by Peter Baker from Guides & Manuals, Building Science Corp. (Jan 2007)- buildingscience.com.
4 Steps to Prevent Excess Moisture in New Homes
Building Scientist Joe Lstiburek talks about the four things builders can do to prevent excess moisture.
4 Strengths of Top-Performing Builders
Mike Benshoof reveals the fundamental elements that top-performing builders use to grow their businesses.
Blower Door Testing Basics
This helpful and practical explanation of blower door testing comes from The Conscious Builder and HomeSol Building Sol
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Building Insulation
A Performance Comparison for Today’s Environmental Home Builder & Renovation Project
How Come Double Vapor Barriers Work?
The most famous “double vapor barrier” of them all is a classic compact flat roof.
BC Housing - Best Practices - Initial Assessments
This guide describes some considerations when performing the initial assessment of a retrofit project with a focus on ho
BC Housing - Best Practices - Health and Safety Considerations
This guide outlines important considerations for health and safety when planning and coordinating a home retrofit projec
Fiber Glass Loose Fill Insulation
Fiber Glass Loose Fill Insulation
Understanding Continuous Air Barrier Systems
An air barrier is only as good as its installation. Here's why...
Article by John Bleasby, Canadian Contractor.ca
Keeping The Heat In: Introduction
Published by Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency.
A Guide to Insulated HVAC Systems
EFFICIENT AIR DELIVERY OCCUPANT COMFORT IMPROVED AIR QUALITY QUIET, COST EFFECTIVE ENERGY CONSERVATION
Do's and Don't's of Duct Cleaning
No one knows whether the dust in your air ducts can cause adverse health effects or whether having them cleaned will imp
475 On Site - Bellwether Craftsman, Vermont, USA
High Performance timber frame building enclosure.
Fact Sheet on HVAC Duct Cleaning
The overall indoor air quality (IAQ) benefits of routine duct cleaning on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.
ProClima EXTOSEAL ENCORS tape
ProClima Extoseal Encors adhesive flashing tape.
475 Walk Through - Masonry Retrofit Smart Enclosure
7 Smart Enclosure Principles
The Smart Enclosure principles are fundamental decision-making guidelines for the building design process.
The 3 Smart Enclosure Tiers
The Smart Enclosure System is broken into Three Tiers of performance.
Why is air-tight bulding important?
A clear explanation of the importance of air tightness in residential construction.
The Role of Modeling When Designing for Absolute Energy Use Intensity Requirements
The Research Support Facility is a 220,000-ft2 office building designed to serve 822 occupants to use half the energy.
Deep Energy Retrofit - Builder Guide
The purpose of this guide is to provide useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques.
BC Housing - Best Practices - Floors and Slabs on Grade
This Guide, published by BC Housing, highlights some important considerations when air sealing floors and
BC Housing - Best Practices - Flash and Fill Insulation Technique
This guide, developed by BC Housing, details the Flash and Fill air sealing and insulating technique for attics.
BC Housing - Best Practices - Fireplace or Other Combustion Appliance Vents
This guide, developed by BC Housing, highlights some important considerations when performing retrofits that address the
BC Housing - Best Practices - Exhaust Vents through Walls and Soffits
This guide, developed by BC Housing, details some important considerations when insulating and air sealing exhaust vents
NRCan Foundation Level Exam Candidate Handbook
EnerGuide Rating System Candidate Exam Handbook Version 15.3
January 2017
Case Study: A Builder Perspective
Builders’ Top Choice for a Reason. It’s the insulation used in 90% of current U.S. homes.
Fiber Glass Case Study: A Contractor Perspective
When The Topic Is Performance. The Focus Is Fiber Glass.
Mineral Fiber Building Installation
Fiber glass and rock and slag wool insulations are the most widely used insulation products on the market. Their proven
BC Housing - Best Practices - Air Sealing, Accessible Attic Ceiling Spaces
This guide explores important factors that should be considered when air sealing an accessible attic ceiling space.
BC Housing - Best Practices - Air Sealing, Above-Grade Walls Int. App.
This guide highlights important factors for consideration when performing retrofits from the interior of a home, with a
BC Housing - Best Practices - Attic Hatches
This guide outlines best practices for insulating and air sealing attic hatches.
BC Housing - Best Practices - Windows and Doors
This guide explores some important factors to consider when retrofitting windows and doors.
BC Housing - Best Practices : Wall Top Plate Penetrations
This guide explores some important factors for consideration when air sealing and insulating wall top plates and plumbin
Maximizing Productivity with Fiber Glass Insulation
Fiber glass and mineral wool enable you to quickly and completely insulate almost any structure.
The Role of Ground Source Heat Pumps for a Canadian Sustainable Energy Strategy
There are essentially two types of geothermal energy.
Passive House - Five Principles in Plain English
This Guide reviews the Five Main Principles of Passive House construction and explains what they mean in plain language.
Attic Access Hatches: Seal and Insulate
Attic Access Hatches, Batt Installation, Ventilation Baffles, Ventilation Chutes, Floors Insulation & Knee Walls
25 Checkpoints for Inspecting Insulation Jobs
This card is intended to provide useful guidance to inspectors, builders and contractors on how to improve the quality o
BC Housing - Best Practices - Considerations for Interior and Exterior Retrofits
This guide details important considerations when performing interior and exterior retrofits.
Deep Energy Retrofit of a Sears Roebuck House—A Home for the Next 100 Years
The American Foursquare, a Sears, Roebuck & Co. kit home, was a staple of small American towns between 1908 and 1940.
The Facts about Mold Growth
In this issue, we address the results of recent research into the nature of mold growth which confirms that fiber glass
Air Sealing - Seal Air Leaks and Save Energy
Air leakage, or infiltration, is outside air that enters a house uncontrollably through cracks and openings.
Facts About Ventilation and Moisture Control
In this issue, we examine attic ventilation, crawl space ventilation, and vapor retarders.
Facts About the Impact of Duct Cleaning on Internal Duct Insulation
Study Analyzes Effectiveness of Duct Cleaning in Improving Indoor Air Quality
BC Housing - Best Practices - Topping Up Existing Insulation
This guide outlines some important factors for consideration when topping up existing insulation, to avoid causing any u
BC Housing - Best Practices - Suspended Floors over Crawlspaces
This guide outlines some important considerations when insulating and air sealing suspended floors over crawlspaces.
Mid-Rise Wood Construction Solutions Guide
The Mid-Rise Wood Construction Solutions Guide identifies several common locations where ROCKWOOL insulation can be used
The 9 Essential Skills for the Workplace
Information about the essential skills required for any worksite, from Skill Plan Canada and Skills Canada.
Understanding Vapor Diffusion in Wall Assemblies
Vapor Diffusion and Condensation Control for Commercial Wall Assemblies
Residential Energy Efficiency Retrofit Training Network
BC Housing - Best Practices - Recessed Pot/Can Light
This guide details some important considerations when insulating and air sealing around recessed pot/can lights.
Installing Batt Insulation Video Series
This is our 3-part proper installation video series with Spanish subtitles.
BC Housing - Best Practices - Protected Porches over Living Spaces
This guide outlines some important considerations when insulating and air sealing a protected porch over a living space.
Fiber Glass Duct Board Fabrication
A video series for professional contractors
BC Housing - Best Practices - Overhanging Floors (Cantilevers)
This guide details some important factors for consideration when insulating and air sealing overhanging (cantilevered) f
Why Air Seal and Insulate?
What are the benefits of air sealing and insulation in your home?
BC Housing - Best Practices - Masonry Chimneys
This guide outlines some important considerations and a detailed procedure for when insulating and air sealing around a
SB12 Performance Path or ENERGY STAR® Compliance: A better home at a lower cost
It is now possible to design, construct and warranty homes that are more energy efficient than the minimum building code (and home
How the BC Energy Step Code Works
The BC Energy Step Code is the product of a multi-year collaboration among local governments, industry stakeholders, utilities, an
BC Housing - Best Practices - Large Openings, Shafts, or Drop Ceilings
This guide outlines important considerations and a detailed procedure for when insulating and air sealing large openings
Build Smart - Canada's Buildings Strategy
A Key Driver of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change
Air Sealing Your Home
Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a cost-effective way to cut heating and cooling costs.
BC Housing - Best Practices - Kitchen Range, Dryer, or Exhaust Duct
This guide outlines some important considerations and a detailed procedure for when insulating and air sealing ducts tha
7 Building Essentials
How do you know what really matters if you want to build a good quality home?
There is no shortage of opinion about how you sho
Guides 101: Creating your First Guide
Basic instructions for creating a Guide for the first time.
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