Want to make your home more energy-efficient or even just less drafty? Are you planning to redo your bathroom or kitchen? Want to get that $5,600 federal grant for green renovations? In all these cases, getting an energy efficiency evaluation is a good first step, according to those in the industry. Here's a closer look at what that involves — and…
Luke DolanNovember 25, 2021
Featuring a beautiful Step 4 home in Pemberton | Information on the Net Zero for Reno and CleanBC Roadmap to 2030
Luke DolanNovember 24, 2021
Featuring a beautiful High Performance Home by RDC Fine Homes | Information on the Indigenous Community New Home Program from FortisBC
Luke DolanOctober 8, 2021
What is backdrafting? Backdrafting is the reverse and unwanted flow of exhaust gases from fuel-fired appliances back into a home. Fuel-fired appliances use the oxygen present in air for the combustion process, and also use air to dilute toxic gases in the exhaust vent pipe or chimney. Combustion and dilution air can be supplied directly to the appliance (direct-vent) or can be pulled from…
Luke DolanFebruary 24, 2021
The difference between air barrier and vapour barrier systems is often misunderstood. These are two distinct components of a building’s assembly, and both have a different purpose. The function of an air barrier is to stop air leakage between a conditioned space and an unconditioned space, while the vapour barrier prevents the diffusion of vapour through an assembly. The National…
Luke DolanFebruary 19, 2021
We can’t stress enough the importance of airtightness. Durability, comfort, energy efficiency, and healthy homes all relate back to airtightness. If you haven’t read our blog post about airtightness, see HERE. Airtightness requirements in building codes and energy performance standards are becoming increasingly stringent. Recent codes and standards have now begun to include targets for whole-building airtightness as a way of achieving consistently higher levels of…
Luke DolanFebruary 3, 2021
What’s the difference and which one should I use? Have you ever wondered what the difference is between the white, black, and grey plastic pipes running through the walls and floors and around the perimeter of your home? Unless you’re a plumber by trade, probably not. But in case you’re curious, here’s a brief rundown of the difference in plastic…
Luke DolanFebruary 3, 2021
If you’ve been paying attention to the ever-evolving home building requirements throughout BC, you may have noticed that municipalities are asking more and more from their builders to achieve high levels of airtightness. Most people in the industry view this as a positive development that will expand the knowledge base and improve the quality of work delivered across the industry,…
Luke DolanFebruary 3, 2021
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