Canada has several climates zones, and it is important to consider the individual climate challenges of a location in the design phase of a home. You can find your climate zone on this page –
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A modern airtight home needs mechanical ventilation. The choices are Heat Recovery Ventilation or Energy Recovery Ventilation & this page explains the differen…
Vapor retarder latex based primers can be twice as effective as the requirements laid out in many building codes regarding vapor barriers requirements. Vapor B…
When it comes to choosing a building envelope there are many variables to consider: what climate zone you're building in, performance, durability, health, comf…
Canada has several climates zones, and it is important to consider the individual climate challenges of a location in the design phase of a home. You can find your climate zone on this page –
Building Climate Zones USA & Canada - Why it's Important