Air-Leakage Control
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Air leaks account for 25 to 40 percent of heat loss in houses. This fact sheet shows you how to solve problems related to air leaks and save money and energy.
Advisory: Some vermiculite insulation, which can be found in attics and walls of homes, may contain asbestos fibres. If you find vermiculite insulation in your home, do not disturb it and consult the Health Canada publication It's Your Health - Vermiculite Insulation Containing Asbestos by calling 1-800-O-Canada, or visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/prod/insulation-isolant_e.html ."
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Consumer's Guide To Buying Energy-Efficient Windows and Doors
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This guide explains new advances in window and door technologies and helps you make informed purchase decisions - whether you are replacing units in an existing home or designing a new home.
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Eligibility Criteria For Grants Under The EnerGuide For Houses Retrofit Incentive (July 5, 2005)
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This document outlines the criteria required in order to qualify for a grant under this program. A grant table is included, and an interactive grant calculator is also available on-line. Please note that homeowners will not be able to calculate the amount of their grant until they have both their pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide for Houses ratings.
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EnerGuide For Houses - A Contractor's Guide
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This booklet describes how contractors and renovators can work with EnerGuide for Houses to strengthen their credibility with their customers by helping them improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
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EnerGuide For Houses - Grants For Residential Property Owners
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The Government of Canada now provides grants to property owners who complete energy efficiency retrofits based on EnerGuide for Houses advisor's recommendations. Find out how you can take advantage of these grants and the many benefits that EnerGuide for Houses can provide.
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Improving Window Energy Efficiency
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Windows can be responsible for unnecessary heat loss, high energy consumption and cold drafts, and can be subject to condensation problems. This fact sheet explains how you can help ensure that these problems are kept to a minimum by improving the energy efficiency and performance of your windows using products that are available at your local hardware or building-supply store.
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Keeping The Heat In - 2004
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Home heating costs are your single largest energy expense. This publication
presents renovation options, building materials and renovation techniques
that will enable you to have money and make your house more comfortable.
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Moisture Problems
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Moisture problems in Canadian housing are detrimental to our health and to the durability and resale value of our homes. This fact sheet shows you how to solve moisture problems, improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
Advisory: Some vermiculite insulation, which can be found in attics and walls of homes, may contain asbestos fibres. If you find vermiculite insulation in your home, do not disturb it and consult the Health Canada publication It's Your Health - Vermiculite Insulation Containing Asbestos by calling 1-800-O-Canada, or visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/prod/insulation-isolant_e.html ."
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