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December 5, 2024

Air Tightness Champs Fall 2024

We're wrapping up the year with our latest Air Tightness Champs! The Air Tightness Champion recognition honours exceptional builders and renovators who consistently achieve impressive levels of air tightness through their skill and commitment to high-performance best practices. While not every recognized home is the most air tight, they all exemplify top-notch industry standards.

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Drain Water Heat Recovery + Net Zero Ready Homes: A Passive Technology Comes of Age

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OBC 2024: New Updates for Ventilation Requirements in Homes

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Advanced Domestic Hot Water Options

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Multi-Family Challenges

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Air Tightness Champs Fall 2024

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Air Barrier Detailing in Attached Housing: Compartmentalization

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What Counts When Counting Carbon

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Under-Slab Insulation - Impact on Basement Comfort, Moisture Control and Indoor Air Quality

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Optimizing Winter Humidity and Water Use

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