Home insulation / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...home already or you are about to build one. For existing homes we recommend you look into energy efficient home renovations and upgrades, and for those who haven't built yet, designing a home with the envelope first building philosophy. We highly recommend reading our guide page on tips for building a high performance ...

...homes, find more info about insulation and green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: Choosing the right insulation: the pros, cons and applications The embodied carbon of insulation materials, which are the best choices for insulating homes Mineral wool roof insulation: ...

...home lighting and resilient home design in these pages, and here in the Ecohome Green Building Guide:  How to install windows and doors correctly so they don't leak  Which window frame is best, wood, aluminum or PVC / vinyl?  Learn when to repair windows and when to replace them All about passive solar home des...

...homes are worth the money. Now you know more about low-E coatings on windows for energy conservation. Find more pages about high performance home building below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. Suspended film windows - a multipane window without the weight Find the best windows - the Ecohome buyer...

...insulation and insolation! Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about insolation v insulation, find more pages about natural insulation options and sustainable construction below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. Where to buy hemp insulation...

...insulation to a home, further reducing the energy needed for heating and cooling. An all-in-one product for home renovation that provides the insulation, air barrier plus vapor barrier is, at least superficially, a very appealing product. Best type of spray foam insulation for your home will depend on factors such as c...

...home building industry. Organic insulation materials can, in some instances, be at a greater risk of developing mold, or perhaps hosting insects and rodents, compared to non-organic products such as rigid foam insulation boards, Rockwool or spray foam insulation to name a few examples.  Some natural insulations are bet...

...insulation, a slew of recycled materials and excellent interior air quality, we'd like to think the Edelweiss House by Ecohome is a firm contender. It was after all the first home in Canada to be awarder the Leed Platinum v4 rating, and only the second in the world. Yep, here at Ecohome we're pretty proud of that! The ...

...home Green Building Guide pages. Find the right insulation for you project here in our insulation buyers guide Innovative framing techniques for material-efficient homes All about hemp insulation and other natural insulation options Sheep wool insulation - learn the pros and cons before buying Resilient desig...

...home Green Building Guide pages. Find the right insulation for you project here in our insulation buyers guide Why basements smell moldy and how to fix it and prevent future mold Should you buy a home with a finished basement? Resilient design features to make homes more livable and last longer Discover all t...

...insulation works, find the right insulation for your home build or renovation in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages here: Find the best insulation for different parts of your home Is spray foam insulation safe in homes for air quality? Which foam boards are best for basement insulation? Find hemp ...