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NRCan Foundation Level Exam Candidate Handbook
EnerGuide Rating System Candidate Exam Handbook Version 15.3
January 2017
Understanding Vapor Diffusion in Wall Assemblies
Vapor Diffusion and Condensation Control for Commercial Wall Assemblies
Heritage Buildings 102: Structures
A review of historic structures, techniques and materials used in heritage buildings.
A Homeowner's Guide To Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency involves using less energy and using energy responsibly. When it comes to homes, it is important to know how you
Heritage Buildings 101: Guidelines & Hazards
Provides a definition of heritage and guidelines for working on heritage buildings, with descriptions of common hazards
Home Energy Retrofits: Why Use the House-as-a-System (HAAS) Approach?
This guide introduces the House-as-a-System renovation approach which can increase customer satisfaction.
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.
Healthy Housing Advocacy
A primer on the language, terminology and mindset that comes with being an advocate for Healthy Housing.
High Performance Assemblies
This Guide describes the layering and materials involved in high-performance wall, floor and roof assemblies.
High-Efficiency Furnace Installation Guide For Existing Houses
Important Considerations for Contractors and Homeowners
Heritage Buildings 104: Rebuilding the Retrofit Industry
An exploration of energy conservation and how we can achieve 'net zero' with deep energy retrofits on older buildings.
HPSC Working Roadmap
This roadmap summarizes a cross industry view of the HPSC recommended priority initiatives.
So you want to be an Energy Advisor?
All you need to know about the role
6 Steps to Selling Residential Home Energy Retrofits
Read these helpful tips on selling energy retrofit products and services, then add your own ideas to the conversation!
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.
A Field Guide to Retrofits in Occupied Buildings
An overview of a typical high-rise retrofit project with residents remaining in place, from concept to post-completion.
HVAC Sector Roadmap
The HVAC Sector Road map provides recommendations made by the HVAC Sector Council.
Insulate and Airseal: The Rules of Engagement
Welcome to Insulate and Airseal! This Guide explains how to make best use of the hub.
Top 5 Building Science & Energy Efficiency Priorities When Renovating Canadian Homes
Net Zero Ready Renovations are a hot topic these days. What are the critical building science principles every designer,
Building Code Basics
A general guide to the purpose and use of building codes provincially and nationally.
BSI-049 Confusion About Diffusion
Article by Joe Lstiburek of Building Science Corp - buildingscience.com
Renovation Sector Roadmap
This roadmap summarizes the results of industry consultation specific to the renovation sector.
INTRODUCTION and Content Review
This introductory module reviews the content of the Insulation and Air Sealing Manual, and the structure of NAIMA Canada.
Guides For Trades & Construction
A general overview of the Guides platform and how it can work as a training platform.
What is an INSULATION CONTRACTOR?
This Guide describes the role of an Insulation Contractor in new and retrofit construction.
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
Central Heat Pump Marketing Sheet
Preview and download a copy of the "Year-Round Comfort: Central Heat Pump" marketing/info sheet.
Smart Bricks Fight Fuel Poverty And Climate Change
Airex was determined to find a way of balancing energy efficiency & indoor air quality. They developed a brick that exac
How do you apply CAULKING?
A basic description of a common airsealing tool, what it's used for and how to operate one.
Ductless Heat Pump Marketing Sheet
Preview and download a copy of the "Year-Round Comfort: Duct-Less Heat Pump" flyer/info sheet.
The 3 Smart Enclosure Tiers
The Smart Enclosure System is broken into Three Tiers of performance.
Fenestration Sector Roadmap
The Fenestration Sector Roadmap imparts recommendations made by the Fenestration Sector Council.
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