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

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 - Topping Up Existing Insulation

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

ComfortSHIELD Building Enclosure System - General

Fact Sheet for Consumers Spray Polyurethane Foam Use in Canada

For Homeowners

NBC Intro to Thermal Insulation and Energy Efficiency Code Requirements

This Training Module provides an overview of the Insulation and Energy Efficiency requirements found in the National Bui

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.

Facts About the Impact of Duct Cleaning on Internal Duct Insulation

Study Analyzes Effectiveness of Duct Cleaning in Improving Indoor Air Quality

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.

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.

Preventing Corrosion Under Insulation

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

Adding Insulation to an Existing Home

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

About Ventilation

Ventilation is very important in an energy-efficient home.

The Role of Ground Source Heat Pumps for a Canadian Sustainable Energy Strategy

There are essentially two types of geothermal energy.

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.

Mineral Fiber Building Installation

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

Fiber Glass Loose Fill Insulation

Fiber Glass Loose Fill Insulation

Fact Sheet on HVAC Duct Cleaning

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

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

Insulation Incentives and Rebates

National, provincial, and regional incentives and rebates for insulation.