Better Building Code

With the heating season upon us, NAIMA Canada, the association of fibre insulation manufacturers, would like to remind homeowners that increasing the amount of insulation in their homes remains one of the best things they can do for the environment and their wallets.By adding insulation, you lower the amount of energy needed to heat your […]

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Before the most recent changes to the Ontario Building Code (OBC), the code was last changed in 1997 by the Harris government. The changes were made under the direction of then MMAH Minister Al Leach, removed requirements which resulted in both lower insulation levels and the removal of the requirement to install full height basement […]

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