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Comparing Heating Costs
An energy efficient home is a comfortable, healthy, and less costly home to live in. One of the biggest energy efficiency factors for a Canadian home is space heating. But the best heating solution for one home is not necessarily …
Improving Window Energy Efficiency
Windows can account for up to 25% of total home heat loss. Energy efficient windows will increase your comfort, help control condensation, save you money, improve indoor air quality, reduce the penetration of dust, insects and sound into your home, …
Air-Leakage in your Home
Air leakage represents 25 – 40% of the heat lost from an older home. Air leakage can cause cold drafts, static electricity, dry throats and skin, mold and other moisture problems, costly heat loss in winter, heat gain in summer, …
Consumer Guide to Energy Efficient Windows & Doors
People ask a lot from their windows. They want durable, low maintenance, stylish and energy efficient windows that open for air circulation, and let in the light and the view. Not all windows can perform these jobs equally well, so …
Buying Replacement Windows by George Pinch, P. Eng.
Mr. George Pinch a Professional Engineer who spent many years with BC Hydro and the Power Smart™ program, has written a report that touches on a few things you should consider when Buying Replacement Windows.
