TECHNICAL RESEARCH
INDUSTRY EDUCATION
Best Practice Guide for Air Sealing and Insulation Retrofits for Single Family Homes (2020 Revised Edition)
Description Air sealing and insulation retrofits of homes are reliable methods to reduce energy consumption, improve durability, lower utility bills for the homeowner, as well as the gas and electric load. This updated, second edition guide consolidates best practices for air sealing and insulation retrofits, such as building enclosure weatherization for B.C. homes. It includes procedures for common air sealing and insulation for attics and roofs, above-grade walls, basements, crawl spaces, floors and the interfaces between these assemblies. A valuable reference tool for construction industry professionals, the information may also interest homeowners performing home retrofits without a contractor, although this guide is not written for the do-it-yourself audience. 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.
Status: Guide available online at www.bchousing.org Partners: BC Ministry of Energy,
Mines & Petroleum Resources, BC Hydro, FortisBC
Audience: Builders, contractors, developers, researchers, architects, and the industry in general
40 HOUSING RESEARCH & EDUCATION PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS | JUNE 2020
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