o Energy Housing Council May 13, 2015 Ottawa
Including excerpts from the Energy Efficiency Guide (HPO) and the BC Building Code 2012 The Energy Efficiency Provisions that have been circulating will become part of the BC Building Code effective December
Housing Fact Sheet Causes and Cures of Attic Condensation and Roof Ice Damming Problems Attic condensation during winter can decrease the effectiveness of insulation and over time can cause significant
BUILDING ENERGY CODES: Creating Safe, Resilient, and Energy-Efficient Homes Ryan Meres, Institute for Market Transformation Eric Makela, Britt/Makela Group, Inc. July 2013 Building Energy Codes: Creating
THE IC Y N E N E AD V A N T A G E APP L I C A T I O N CA S E ST U D Y : Insulating a Metal Building for Air Sealing/ Energy Efficiency Synopsis: Twice as effective at air sealing versus conventional insulation
T e c h n i c a l n o t e Water Vapor Permeance of Wood Structural Panels and Wood Wall Construction Number J450 February 2009 Controlling against moisture damage in structures depends upon proper system
LEGALETT HVAC DESIGN FEE SCHEDULE (revised April 17, 2012) Background In the past Legalett has simply supplied warm floors for comfortable living. However, 2012 Building Code changes in Ontario make it
ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes THERMAL BYPASS CHECKLIST GUIDE Version 1.1 Intentionally left blank. THERMAL BYPASS CHECKLIST INTRODUCTION In response to significant changes in residential energy codes and
GUIDELINES for BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENT NEW HOMES with the URA November 3, 2010 - Version 2.0 Welcome The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) is the City of Pittsburgh s economic development
Mark Bartel, P.E., Technical Director International Beams Page 1 of 8 Fire protection requirement of R503.1, IRC-2012 Here are some solutions to meeting the fire protection requirements of IRC-2012 that
Green and Energy Efficient Homes What you need to know Introductions Agenda Why green or energy efficiency? What does it mean for a home to be green or energy efficient? Energy Efficient Construction Techniques
I. Parties Contract for Weatherization Management Address City & State This contract is made and entered into on and specifies the terms of the agreement between Client Name, homeowner, and Sherlock Homes
The Science of Rough Opening Preparation and Window Installation to Minimize Air Leakage Sam Hagerman, Hammer and Hand Sam@HammerandHand.com Florian Speier, Zola Windows Florian@ZolaWindows.com Paul Grahovac,
Create an Energy-Efficient Home that is Smarter and Healthier Air tightness is rapidly becoming central to new building codes. It affects all aspects of building envelope performance. Indoor air quality,
Builder s Guide to Continuous Insulation Written by: Peter Baker, P.Eng. Joseph Lstiburek, Ph.D., P.Eng. Builder s Guide to Continuous Insulation Dow Building Solutions 200 Larkin Midland, MI 48674 2014
CONDENSATION IN REFRIDGERATED BUILDINGS By: Steve Salisbury Nov. 10, 2010 (revised Nov. 14, 2013) Introduction The following discussion reviews the basic causes of condensation in refrigerated buildings
Presented by: Jennifer Doyle, P.E., RRC, LEED AP Moisture Gas: Molecules are spread out "Vapor" suspended in air forms a mixture, present everywhere Liquid: Molecules are closer Rain Condensation Pipes
Keeping the Heat In 7 Insulating walls 7.1 Blown-in insulation 7.2 Renovating the interior 7.3 Renovating the exterior 7.4 Miscellaneous spaces: attached garages and more 7.5 Additions and new construction
Air Barriers: Walls Meet Roofs Wagdy Anis FAIA, LEED AP and William Waterston, RRC, AIA, CSI 2 September 2006 Abstract: This paper briefly reviews what an air barrier is and why it is needed, the design
Key energy-efficient features of your new home Your thermal envelope The thermal envelope, or shell, of your home (walls, roof and floor) is designed to keep you dry and comfortable. It protects you from
Troubleshooting in Design of Construction Details, Walls Mark Lawton, P.Eng. Morrison Hershfield Limited, Vancouver, BC Most modern wall systems are constructed