HRVs vs. ERVs: Choosing the Right Ventilation System for Your Canadian Home
In today’s energy-efficient homes, airtight construction is what helps a home retain heat…but it also traps moisture, pollutants, and stale air inside. That’...
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Understanding the Benefits of HRVs for Indoor Air Quality: A Homeowner’s Guide
Indoor air quality plays an important role in the comfort and health of Canadian homes, especially during our long, sealed-in winters. When windows stay shut ...
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Common Materials Used for Tight Building Envelopes: A Builder’s Guide
Creating a comfortable, energy-efficient home starts with one critical factor: the building envelope. The right materials form the shield that separates indoor comfort from outdoor ...
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The Role of Insulation in Achieving Net Zero Energy
Net Zero energy—where a home produces as much energy as it consumes—is the future of homebuilding in Canada, and Avalon Homes has been ...
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The Power of a Tight Building Envelope: Boosting Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is top of mind for the contemporary home buyer, and one of the best ways to keep a home energy efficient is by ...
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Incorporating Passive Solar Design in Net Zero Homes
Passive solar design means using the sun’s natural energy to heat, cool, and illuminate your home. This is one of the hottest trends in ...
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