Tag Archives: Insulation

Adoption of Passive House in British Columbia

September 22, 2018 nithya_caleb

Government institutions are increasingly recognizing the role the Passive House standard can play in effectively reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and are beginning to introduce it into their requirements and codes for all types of new buildings. British Columbia is leading the way.

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Influence of gaps on roof insulation performance

September 20, 2018 nithya_caleb

Experiments conducted by RDH Building Science, National Research Council Canada (NRC), and a manufacturer of insulation materials have confirmed the presence of gaps between boards of insulation will cause a reduction in its R-value.

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Canadian ICF supplier acquired by U.S. EIFS manufacturer

September 18, 2018 nithya_caleb

Ontario-based Nudura Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of insulated concrete forms (ICF) in North America, has been brought by Dryvit Systems, a manufacturer of exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).

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Creating air barriers on exterior walls with spray foam

July 13, 2018 nithya_caleb

When selecting air barrier products to employ in building designs, architects have a broad range of choices. Spray foam insulation products are often selected because they can provide superior performance and also contribute to greater energy and operating cost savings in buildings.

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Toronto college to evaluate effectiveness of insulation products

June 20, 2018 nithya_caleb

The Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies at George Brown College, Toronto, in co-operation with a manufacturer is studying the performance of continuous air barrier, vapour retarder, and fibreglass insulation products.

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Fire hazards workshop singles out construction materials for more research

May 23, 2018 nithya_caleb

A recent workshop on fire properties of materials concluded cross-laminated timber (CLT) and insulation applied to the exteriors of high-rise buildings are among the materials most in need of urgent research and development.

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Quantifying the benefits of ICFs

April 23, 2018 Katie Daniel

Insulating concrete forms (ICFs) are a method of construction using components manufactured from expanded polystyrene (EPS). The forms are stacked, steel-reinforced, and then filled with concrete. When completed, ICF walls provide a solid monolithic structure.

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Achieving continuous advantages with EIFS insulation

February 28, 2018 Katie Daniel

Continuous insulation (ci) has been a part of some Canadian code requirements since 2011, but the concept can still be confusing for design and construction professionals.

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Controlling condensation from air leakage and vapour diffusion

September 15, 2017 Katie Daniel

Water is the most significant factor in the premature deterioration of our buildings. Excessive moisture accumulation on porous materials can lead to water penetration, freeze-thaw damage, efflorescence, cracking, and façade soiling.

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Three common continuous mineral fibre myths debunked

April 5, 2017 carly_midgley

It can be difficult to sort through the falsehoods about mineral fibre insulation to find the truth. How does it really perform in the face of wind-washing, water infiltration, and cold temperatures?

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