Home energy efficiency / Discussions

...home. Thanks for any info on this Switching heat sources for homes is generally no problem with municipalities, particularly if you already have an existing heat source. We are happy to help, but can you tell us the reason you are looking to disconnect it? There are comfort and minor efficiency benefits with radiant he...

...home.net/guides/2299/painting-on-your-vapour-barrier/), specifically in the comments section, ecoHome suggests that a vapour barrier is not necessary. Right now the attic has no serious problems. No ice or moisture build up. It's just poorly insulated and I want to get it to R50. I really don't want to introduce more p...

...homes in Canada, but the lack of a U in vapor indicates you are likely in the US. If where you live requires vapor barriers by code, then you would need to continue with that on the ceiling, and no, it should be permeable. Tell us more and we can help – what climate zone do you live in, and is this a new construction p...

...homes depends on several things, including how extensive the demolition you are doing, whether you are focusing the demolition on the interior or the exterior. The best job possible would be from the outside, as it is the best way to create a seamless thermal barrier of insulation, as well as install an air barrier. Si...

...home two years ago and having issues with being too dry in the house. Right now today the temperature is 2 degrees outside and the moisture in the house is 22 % The humidity in your home is largely affected by the humidity levels outside. Happy to help sort this out with you I just need some more info. Where are you lo...

...home to make it easier to convert it to a green/low carbon footprint house using the existing structure? Let me start by saying that buying a home in an existing urban area and doing a full energy efficiency upgrade and retrofit is as green a home as you will get. We have several pages that will help you in that respec...

...home in winter months when it can sometimes be too dry for comfort, and it helps keep humidity out of homes during summer months. Most of the energy used in air conditioning systems comes from removing moisture, so an ERV can take some of the burden off the AC system and save you some energy and money.  Another variabl...