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Crown Isle Homes – Custom Build in the Comox Valley
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| This gorgeous build was the first custom home built in the newest part of Crown Isle, Greystone Estates.
As a custom and spec home builder and developer, Crown Isle Homes Ltd is located in the beautiful Comox Valley.
This development is surrounded by one of the top 100 golf courses in British Columbia, Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community. With the spectacular views of the Glacier, trees in the valley and the Beaufort Mountain range, this home sets a precedence for luxury living.
This 3500 sq foot home achieved Step 3 of BC Energy Step Code.
Highlights of the home include:
Foundation walls: 3” R-12 EPS rigid Styrofoam
Above grade walls: 2×6 R-22 Batt
Ceilings: effective R-50
Windows: high performance double glazed low E argon gas filled
Air barrier: Exterior air barrier taped and sealed
Air tightness: 1.3 ACH or lower (air changes per hour)
Heating system: High efficiency Natural Gas furnace combined with air source heat pump
Domestic hot water: Natural Gas condensing tankless EF 0.93
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Net Zero Home Labelling Program
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The following program requirements will come into effect January 1, 2023. As described below, both new requirements are optional for a specified period of time until they become mandatory.
1. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Checklist
- January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 completion of the IAQ Checklist is optional.
- January 1, 2024 completion of the IAQ Checklist will be mandatory.
2. Building Envelope Performance Target
- January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 compliance with the building envelope performance target may be achieved using either target:
- At least 33% improvement over reference house using space heating energy load (as described in v1.3 of the Technical Requirements)
- At least 25% improvement over reference house using gross space heat loss.
- January 1, 2024 compliance with the building envelope performance target must be achieved with:
- At least 30% improvement over reference house using gross space heat loss.
For more information, click Here
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| Capital Home Energy is a drop off location for this years 27th annual Coats for Kids Campaign, running from Monday, November 7th to Thursday, December 8th in support of the Lower Mainland and Surrey Christmas Bureaus, two groups whose many initiatives help to provide a warmer winter and brighter holiday season for families in need..
We are looking for donations of gently used clothing (must be washed and bagged). New toys are also appreciated. Please note, all clothing donations to be collected in bags. No loose items to be accepted.
Drop off at our office #102-2000 W 12th Ave, Vancouver BC V6J 2G2 |
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| 2022 BC Building Code Update |
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British Columbia has released proposed revisions to the BC Building Code 2018 (BCBC 2018). Some changes include minimum energy efficiency requirements for most Part 9 and Part 3 buildings and an opt-in carbon pollution standard.
Read More Here
Submit comments Here by November 4, 2022
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| Upcoming Workshop + Training Courses |
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- High Performance Building Envelopes presented by Hamid Design Build and hosted by the local CHBA
This whole-day workshop is based on several examples and case studies that will explain the differences between a high performance and energy efficient building and will familiarize participants with the concept of a holistic approach towards building envelope energy efficiency to satisfy performance criteria such as moisture management, thermal comfort, durability, indoor air quality.
The workshops will run from 8:00am to 4:30 pm and each workshop will cover the same content. Each workshop is approved for 7.5 CPD points. Please join us at a location nearest you!
- Communicating The Value Of Energy Efficient Homes presented by Gord Cooke of Building Knowledge Canada hosted by local Builder’s Association
This workshop will empower attendees with the communication skills to present the increased value of the BC Building Code Step Three code changes coming early in 2023, and to encourage homeowners, builders and decision makers to opt for the even better performance of Steps Four and Five.
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As of November 4th, 2022, Capital Home Energy’s new mailing address and office location is:
Capital Home Energy
102-2000 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6J 2G2
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CHBA: Building Science for New Homes
When: Thursday, January 12th and Friday, January 13th 2023
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (PDT) and
Thursday, March 23rd and Friday, March 24th 2023
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (PDT)
Instructor: Luke Dolan
Location: Event is held virtually
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What you will learn
This course provides and overview of building science issues and sound business practices. This course is a pre-requisite to become a certified Net Zero, R-2000 or ENERGY STAR builder, and is suggested for participating in the EnerGuide for New Homes and Built Green programs.
Registration is open until seats are filled!
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Blue House Energy: Introduction to HOT2000 Energy Modelling
Next Start Date: December, 2022
Schedule: Weekly 90 minute virtual instructor-led sessions over a 6 week period
Instructor: Capital Home Energy’s Donald Fast
Location: Event is held virtually
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What you will learn
This course covers all the competency guidelines for HOT2000 in the NRCan Energy Advisor (HOUSE) Exam.
Note: This course doesn’t go into data collection, code compliance, what upgrade recommendations to make (for new or existing houses), or how to carry out reporting – those are topics for future courses.
Registration is open until seats are filled!
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What you will learn
The CHBA Net Zero Training courses are only available through CHBA Qualified Net Zero Service Organizations, and delivered by CHBA Qualified Net Zero Trainers. This course is a requirement for builders/renovators participating in the CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling program, and covers advancements in technology and innovations in the housing industry.
Registration is open until seats are filled!
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TM Builders
New 2,000 ft² house
Pemberton
Mid: 0.80 ACH |
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Louis Rzen Contracting
New 3,800 ft² home
North Vancouver
Final: 0.80 ACH |
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Donners Custom Homes Ltd.
New 1,650 ft² home
Sechelt
Final: 0.40 ACH
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Moisture Barrier
A material, membrane or coating designed to keep moisture coming through the foundation wall from penetrating the interior foundation insulation or the wood members supporting the insulation and interior finishes.
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Please remember to book your mid construction and final tests at least two weeks in advance!
Friendly reminder to all builders needing to book their mid construction and final blower door tests. Please give us a call two weeks in advance to ensure we can have you on the schedule and to ensure a quicker turnaround time for your reports! We recommend contacting us for your mid construction test when insulation has started.
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| For information on the BC Energy Step Code, EnerGuide ratings, Blower Door Airtightness tests, Thermal Imaging, BuiltGreen, Net Zero Homes contact Annie at manager@capitalhomeenergy.com
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