Guest Author: Shawna Henderson Reprinted with Permission What’s the use of a high performance envelope if it doesn’t make the grade? First Published on February 20, 2017 on LinkedIN In the US, there’s a requirement for HERS raters to determine if batt insulation has been installed properly. There are three ‘grades’ of batt installation, with…
Some homeowners are intimidated that part of the Union Gas or Enbridge rebate must be used on a before-and-after energy audit. What if my house doesn’t qualify? Will I still have to pay for the audit? (Ssshh – in most cases, no, but don’t say I told you.) Who has the final say? Not the…
A crawl space has been accurately described as a space that has all of the issues of a full basement (and more) – but none of the convenience. Whether your crawl space has a poured concrete floor or dirt floor, you still have to contend with moist air, penetrations and musty odours – unless you…