Keeping The Heat In - Section 4: Comprehensive air leakage control in your home
… Keeping The Heat In - Section 4: Comprehensive air leakage control in your home Air leakage control is the single most important retrofit … air leakage control is the systematic identification and sealing of as many air leakage paths as possible with …
Keeping The Heat In - Section 5: Roofs and attics
… the energy efficiency and soundness of the house through air sealing and ventilation. Air leaks via the chimneys, vents, plumbing pipes and …
Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs)
… the maximum potential grant amount for: MURB insulation Air sealing Resiliency measures The MURB multiplier does not … To claim amounts for 25 ENERGY STAR most efficient windows, air sealing, basement header and air source heat pumps …
Keeping The Heat In - Section 7: Insulating Walls: insulating, renovating and building additions
… are many cracks and penetrations that allow uncontrolled air leakage into and out of the house. If you are planning … walls, held together with brick ties and separated by an air space. The interior face is covered by a layer of … the interior or exterior. Insulating should include air sealing as described in Section 4, “ Comprehensive air …
Keeping The Heat In - Section 6: Basement insulation: floors, walls and crawl spaces
… opinion, earth is a poor insulator. There is also a lot of air leakage through basement windows and penetrations … improvement. Insulating can often be tied in with other repairs or renovation work such as waterproofing, radon … remediation (for example interior or exterior concrete sealing or waterproofing, subfloor membranes) to deal with …
ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes
… Efficient heating and cooling systems, Improved indoor air quality Energy-saving windows and doors: Use 20 % less … with the blue ENERGY STAR symbol are generally more air-sealed than a typical new home and this helps to reduce … energy, which saves you money every year. Additional air-sealing ENERGY STAR certified homes are built to meet a …
How do I prepare for an EnerGuide home evaluation?
… blower door testing equipment that is used to determine the airtightness of your home. If you have questions about any … The data collected includes: the level of your home’s airtightness, using a blower door test; the insulation … efficiency ratings of your space heating, space cooling (air conditioning) and water heating equipment; information …
EnerGuide energy efficiency home evaluations
… blower door testing equipment that is used to determine the airtightness of your home. If you have questions about any … The data collected includes: the level of your home’s airtightness, using a blower door test; the insulation … efficiency ratings of your space heating, space cooling (air conditioning) and water heating equipment; information …
Keeping the Heat In
… guidance in home retrofit projects such as insulation and air sealing improvements. Chapter Summary Section 1: … house works Section 3: Materials Section 4: Comprehensive air leakage control Section 5: Roofs and attics Section 6: …
Canada Greener Homes Initiative Update - September 2023
… retrofits across Canada are: windows and doors heat pumps air sealing home insulation solar panels Canada Greener Homes …