Welcome to Insulate and Airseal! This Guide explains how to make best use of the hub.

Published by Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency.

This is your introduction to the renovation process – how it works, how to get prepared, “who's who” in terms of c

Building Scientist Joe Lstiburek talks about the four things builders can do to prevent excess moisture.

Mike Benshoof reveals the fundamental elements that top-performing builders use to grow their businesses.

This is our 3-part proper installation video series with Spanish subtitles.

A video series for professional contractors

What are the benefits of air sealing and insulation in your home?

The BC Energy Step Code is the product of a multi-year collaboration among local governments, industry stakeholders, utilities, an

A Key Driver of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

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

A Performance Comparison for Today’s Environmental Home Builder & Renovation Project

Fiber Glass Loose Fill Insulation

The purpose of this guide is to provide useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques.

Builders’ Top Choice for a Reason. It’s the insulation used in 90% of current U.S. homes.

When The Topic Is Performance. The Focus Is Fiber Glass.

Fiber glass and rock and slag wool insulations are the most widely used insulation products on the market. Their proven

Fiber glass and mineral wool enable you to quickly and completely insulate almost any structure.

Attic Access Hatches, Batt Installation, Ventilation Baffles, Ventilation Chutes, Floors Insulation & Knee Walls

This card is intended to provide useful guidance to inspectors, builders and contractors on how to improve the quality o

The American Foursquare, a Sears, Roebuck & Co. kit home, was a staple of small American towns between 1908 and 1940.

In this issue, we address the results of recent research into the nature of mold growth which confirms that fiber glass

Air leakage, or infiltration, is outside air that enters a house uncontrollably through cracks and openings.

Insulation tips and tricks from Rockwool.

The Mid-Rise Wood Construction Solutions Guide identifies several common locations where ROCKWOOL insulation can be used

Vapor Diffusion and Condensation Control for Commercial Wall Assemblies

Air will leak through a building envelope that is not well sealed.

Get started with things you can do now, and use the whole-house approach.

Building Science Corp. resident realist, Dr. Joe Lstiburek, examines what happens to buildings that are overly thirsty.

Article by Joe Lstiburek of Building Science Corp - buildingscience.com

The most famous “double vapor barrier” of them all is a classic compact flat roof.

No one knows whether the dust in your air ducts can cause adverse health effects or whether having them cleaned will imp

The overall indoor air quality (IAQ) benefits of routine duct cleaning on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.

The Research Support Facility is a 220,000-ft2 office building designed to serve 822 occupants to use half the energy.

There are essentially two types of geothermal energy.

Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a cost-effective way to cut heating and cooling costs.

Ventilation is very important in an energy-efficient home.

You can probably reduce your energy bills by adding more insulation.

The best time to begin preparations for winterizing your home is before Old Man Winter pays a visit.

Galvanic corrosion, alkaline acidic corrosion, and stress-corrosion cracking have known to happen in certain conditions.

According to US Department of Energy, almost half of a typical home’s utility bills are spent on heating and cooling.

The constant battle with the elements is a major source of expense when it comes to maintaining a comfortable home.

Article by Peter Baker from Guides & Manuals, Building Science Corp. (Jan 2007)- buildingscience.com.

EFFICIENT AIR DELIVERY OCCUPANT COMFORT IMPROVED AIR QUALITY QUIET, COST EFFECTIVE ENERGY CONSERVATION

In this issue, we examine attic ventilation, crawl space ventilation, and vapor retarders.

Study Analyzes Effectiveness of Duct Cleaning in Improving Indoor Air Quality

Learn about the measurement of heat flow and why it matters to have MORE R-Value and LESS U-Value.

This helpful and practical explanation of blower door testing comes from The Conscious Builder and HomeSol Building Sol

This guide explores important factors that should be considered when air sealing an accessible attic ceiling space.

This guide highlights important factors for consideration when performing retrofits from the interior of a home, with a

This guide outlines best practices for insulating and air sealing attic hatches.

This guide explores some important factors to consider when retrofitting windows and doors.

This guide explores some important factors for consideration when air sealing and insulating wall top plates and plumbin

This Guide reviews the Five Main Principles of Passive House construction and explains what they mean in plain language.

This guide outlines some important factors for consideration when topping up existing insulation, to avoid causing any u

This guide outlines some important considerations when insulating and air sealing suspended floors over crawlspaces.

This guide details some important considerations when insulating and air sealing around recessed pot/can lights.

This guide outlines some important considerations when insulating and air sealing a protected porch over a living space.

This guide details some important factors for consideration when insulating and air sealing overhanging (cantilevered) f

This guide outlines some important considerations and a detailed procedure for when insulating and air sealing around a

This guide outlines important considerations and a detailed procedure for when insulating and air sealing large openings

This guide outlines some important considerations and a detailed procedure for when insulating and air sealing ducts tha

This guide outlines important considerations when trying to determine whether to perform an interior or exterior retrofi

This guide outlines important considerations when performing an air sealing and insulation retrofit for an accessible at

This guide describes some considerations when performing the initial assessment of a retrofit project with a focus on ho

This guide outlines important considerations for health and safety when planning and coordinating a home retrofit projec

This Guide, published by BC Housing, highlights some important considerations when air sealing floors and

This guide, developed by BC Housing, details the Flash and Fill air sealing and insulating technique for attics.

This guide, developed by BC Housing, highlights some important considerations when performing retrofits that address the

This guide, developed by BC Housing, details some important considerations when insulating and air sealing exhaust vents

This guide details important considerations when performing interior and exterior retrofits.

An air barrier is only as good as its installation. Here's why... Article by John Bleasby, Canadian Contractor.ca

It is now possible to design, construct and warranty homes that are more energy efficient than the minimum building code (and home

High Performance timber frame building enclosure.

ProClima Extoseal Encors adhesive flashing tape.

Variable vapour retarder and air barrier membrane.

The Smart Enclosure principles are fundamental decision-making guidelines for the building design process.

The Smart Enclosure System is broken into Three Tiers of performance.

A clear explanation of the importance of air tightness in residential construction.

EnerGuide Rating System Candidate Exam Handbook Version 15.3 January 2017

Information about the essential skills required for any worksite, from Skill Plan Canada and Skills Canada.

Basic instructions for creating a Guide for the first time.