Best Practice Guide for Air Sealing and Insulation Retrofits for Single Family Homes (2020 Revised Edition)

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Purpose:

This revised guide consolidates best practices for air sealing and insulation retrofits (i.e. building enclosure weatherization) for British Columbia homes. The Air Sealing and Retrofits guide is intended to be a reference tool for construction industry professionals and can help contractors learn how to perform weatherization work.

Impact:

The Best Practice Guide for Air Sealing and Insulation Retrofits for Single Family Homes is specific to British Columbia’s unique climate, construction practices, and building code requirements. It is intended to be a reference tool for construction industry professionals and can help contractors learn how to perform weatherization work.

Resources:

Best Practice Guide for Air Sealing and Insulation Retrofits for Single Family Homes (2020 Revised Edition) 41 MB

Theme:

Industry education

Category:

Residential Design and Construction Guides

Published:

1/1/2020

Partners: BC Hydro, FortisBC, The Province of B.C.

Audience: architects, homebuilders, construction industry, general contractors, developers, utilities - energy, homeowners, researchers, stratas and housing co-ops, warranty and insurance providers

Tags

Best Practices Building Envelope Energy Efficiency Renovation and Retrofits