Building Code lists minimum
insulation requirements for energy efficiency
NRCan's ERS System rates the
energy efficiency of houses, including their insulation and
airtightness qualities
R-2000 is performance based, no
prescriptive insulation requirements
ENERGY STAR, NetZero and NetZero
Ready, and Novoclimat 2.0 all require the home to meet or exceed
the local Building Code requirements for minimum insulation
requirements
Continuous insulation
contributes to high-performance assemblies