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

Air and vapour barriers

What is a blower door test? What's the cost? How do you find a company to do one?

...air leakage is critical for saving money on both heating and cooling. In the winter, every time warm, humid air you paid to heat leaks out, cold, dry air is pulled in, forcing your furnace to work overtime. In the summer, the reverse happens: hot, humid outdoor air infiltrates your house, making your air conditioner wo...

Wildfire Smoke & How to Keep it Outside Homes
Healthy indoor air quality

How to keep wildfire smoke out of homes with mechanical ventilation systems

...Airtightness should be a priority to preserve indoor air quality during wildfires, since air leaks reduce the effectiveness of other measures. Caulking and weatherstripping can seal air leaks in existing buildings, and airtightness can be added as a design feature in new constructions. Louvre windows or jalousie window...