Air sealing / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Walls and Roofs

Attached Garage Best Practices: High-Performance Doors & Thermal Design

...air designs for garages and attics, that allow either steeper strairs, or stairs that fold into walls when not in use. In brief An attached garage should be viewed as a buffer zone rather than an extension of the living space. To maximize performance, select a door with high R-value insulation, prioritize air sealing ...

An Old Brick Faced Home Tricky To Air Seal - Image © Blackstone Edge Studios
Air and vapour barriers

How to Air Seal Older Homes for Better Energy Efficiency

...airtightness matters for older homes Finding air leaks in old houses Strategic air sealing during renovations Choosing the right air sealing materials Understanding ventilation and moisture AeroBarrier air sealing spray for homes The essential takeaways: Air sealing Why airtightness matters for older homes Beyond savi...

Choosing a good caulking gun & caulk is important for a successful sealing job
Air and vapour barriers

Top tips for caulking - which caulking gun is best & tips on how to do a clean caulking job

...air leaks around doors and windows When should you replace old windows and when to repair them?  Are heat pumps worth the investment? Heat pump buyers guide Find more about green home construction and discover the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here.

Air and vapour barriers

Aerobarrier home and attic air-sealing spray

...air sealing homes in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages here:  Air barriers and air sealing a home during construction or renovation All about Passive House construction Learn the difference between air barriers and vapor barriers, its important! DIY video- how to install a peel and stick air barr...