Skylights, green roofs, balconies, courtyards, nature walks, theatres, fountains, and other amenities abound. However, less obvious but critical to the comfort and health of seniors are warm interior floors adjacent to exterior walls and...
Tag: 07 21 00 Thermal Insulation
Spray foam insulation has emerged as a leading solution in this transition due to its energy efficiency, durability, and performance when compared to traditional insulation materials.
"Thermal EfficienSee: Forging a Sustainable Future with Mechanical Insulation," a presentation at CSC Okanagan Valley's monthly meeting in November 2023.
Adoption of Passive House in British Columbia
(09/22/2018)
Government institutions are increasingly recognizing the role the Passive House standard can play in effectively reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and are beginning to introduce it into their requirements and codes for all types...
Influence of gaps on roof insulation performance
(09/20/2018)
Experiments conducted by RDH Building Science, National Research Council Canada (NRC), and a manufacturer of insulation materials have confirmed the presence of gaps between boards of insulation will cause a reduction in its R-value.
Climate change is already having an effect on communities across Canada. Some are facing increased droughts; others, more intense storms. Weather-related emergencies like heat waves, flooding, and forest fires are on the rise.
Quantifying the benefits of ICFs
(04/23/2018)
Insulating concrete forms (ICFs) are a method of construction using components manufactured from expanded polystyrene (EPS). The forms are stacked, steel-reinforced, and then filled with concrete. When completed, ICF walls provide a solid monolithic...
Today’s high-performance building market is driven by increasingly stringent energy codes and a growing demand for greater building efficiency, sustainability, and affordability.
Achieving continuous advantages with EIFS insulation
(02/28/2018)
Continuous insulation (ci) has been a part of some Canadian code requirements since 2011, but the concept can still be confusing for design and construction professionals.
Making a case for sprayfoam in the unvented attic
(10/17/2017)
Unvented attics have been designed and constructed for some 30 years. They are referred to by various names, including conditioned attics, semi-conditioned attics, indirectly conditioned attics, hot roofs, and compact roofs.
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