Choosing insulation/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...insulationpanel that one day we hope will replace plastics based foam as a standard buildinginsulation. And better still is when the natural alternative for these plastic based rigid foaminsulationboards is a naturally derived cellulose high-performance panel with a higher R-value than current rigidinsulationpane...

...InsulationProducts, Like HempInsulationpanels or BattInsulationor mineral wool - demonstrated here in roofinsulation. Polyisocyanurate Foam Panels: PIR, polyiso, or ISO, is a thermoset plastic product typically produced as a foam and used as rigid thermalinsulation面板-最常与铝箔faci…

...insulationlevel slightly and applying that money to a much higher quality window. In Conclusion, How muchInsulationis best? Balancinginsulation就是尊重收益递减规律。Example - If I have a wall with just 2 inches ofinsulationand I add another 2 inches, I will certainly get my mon...

...insulationis installed outside of that. Stud cavities are still insulated with batts, but the majority ofinsulationis on the outside of the sheathing, this way the vapour control layer is sandwiched between layers ofinsulationwhere it can perform best in a wildly varying climate like we have in Canada. There a...

...insulationvalue it might have would be ineffective if you install it properly, which includes an air space between it and your main wall system. Pros of acrylic wall coverings: Performs well against pests and mold and it's quite versatile. Cons of acrylic wall coverings : High pollution and embodied energy in th...

...choosinga stove for a sustainable lifestyle and for the minimum environmental impact. Whenchoosinga stove or fireplace, below is an example of some of the numbers that you will need to look at, their value lies mostly in being able to compare one wood burning stove against another: Maximum output capacity with...

...choosingthe rightinsulation, and how to find building materials that don't off-gas into homes. We have long said that Green Homes are not only better for the environment, there is something else we would like to make clear; they are worth the modest premium it costs to build when you factor in the monthly energy s...

...insulation都包含在墙体组件的不同位置。For details and characteristics of different materials, see our page onchoosinginsulation. CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGEInsulation在外观和内部，由外向内:纤维水泥板和剥皮以上等级…

...Insulationlevels are almost twice the standards required under Part 11 of the Quebec Building Code Wood fiberinsulationboards on the exterior as a continuousinsulationlayer Chosen High-Performance Wall Brands : Dörken Delta membranes ClimatizerInsulation, high density celluloseinsulationHigh-efficie...

...insulationWhen installed properly, spray foam can help make a house airtight (when first applied); it works as a vapor barrier and it adds a significant level ofinsulationto a home, further reducing the energy needed for heating and cooling. An all-in-one product for home renovation that provides theinsulation, a...

Fitting Windows, how to fit windows correctly to avoid air or water leaks Watch more Green Building videos here The Edelweiss LEED Platinum V4 Demo House has been oriented towards the south to increase passive heat gain and reduce energy demand during operation.Choosinghigher quality windows on all sides of yo...