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April 13-15, 2025
Advanced Building Science and Practical Application Spring Training returns to beautiful Hockley Valley Resort.
April 13-15, 2025
Advanced Building Science and Practical Application Spring Training returns to beautiful Hockley Valley Resort.
Most Canadian homes have hot water heaters but residents don’t pay much attention to them because they run quietly in the background. Conventional hot water heaters have been getting more efficient, but there are now alternatives and add-on technologies on the market that builders and homeowners should learn about.
Read MoreNew materials and techniques are prompting many builders to re-examine how they ensure the airtightness of building envelopes—and literally turning this important work inside out. In this video, Building Knowledge Canada leaders Gord Cooke and Andrew Oding visit a home under construction and discuss the advantages of securing airtightness from the building exterior.
Read MoreAs homes and buildings become more airtight, we also realize that in the absence of good ventilation buildup of humidity, especially in crowded houses and very cold climates, can lead to poor IAQ and potential growth of mold. Residents can improve their IAQ and get the most out of their HRV or ERV by knowing how it works and adjusting it from time to time.
Read MoreIn the realm of Canadian home construction and changes to provincial building codes, the pursuit of energy efficiency has become a paramount concern for most home builders and homeowners.
Read MoreIn this video, Building Knowledge Canada President Gord Cooke describes the construction techniques that make multi-family buildings better for everyone by ensuring that the party wall in multi-family dwellings is as airtight as an exterior wall.
Read MoreCanadian winter is a force to be reckoned with. That means keeping the cold air out through tight sealing of the enclosure and reducing coldness from the ground.
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