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"Energy efficiency upgrades"

Energy efficiency upgrades / Discussions

What is the most economical way to make an 1100 sq home more energy efficient?

Sealing attic, rodent proof attic, cleaning/repair duct work, insulation, updating light switches, light fixtures, and update water heater, weathrize, footing, ...

Posted by Tina Webb May 7, 2025 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What do you look for when buying an existing home to convert to a green home?

...energy efficiency upgrade and retrofit is as green a home as you will get. We have several pages that will help you in that respect, so I’ll link them below. He...

Posted by Ismael Rumzan Nov. 30, 2021 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Can you add furring to 2 x 4 walls to hold 2 by 6 insulation?

Has anyone had experience with furring out 2 by 4 walls to take 2 by 6 insulation? You can for sure add 2 inches to your 2x4s so they can accommodate 5.5" batts...

Posted by Michael McDougall Oct. 13, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What is the best way to insulate a 1930s brick house from the outside?

...energy efficiency. A lot of Toronto homes are fairly close together and sometimes there is simply not enough room to add insulation to the outside and not infri...

Posted by Stephane Marcotte Sept. 2, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 2 responses

How do I get a free energy audit?

...energy efficient home upgrades that are available since they change so rapidly in each city, state and province but sometimes we know of a few.  Regardless of g...

Posted by Rick Bittman May 27, 2021 How to Find Qualified Green Building Professionals 1 response

What is the best way to insulate a home from the outside?

We live in an old 2x4 wall home that I’m told by the previous owners originally had no insulation, then it had loose fill cellulose insulation added decades ago...

Posted by Sylvie Gagnon Dec. 12, 2017 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

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