The National Research Council of Canada has just published their new model national building code although the final version could be at least a year off. Original story at: CalgaryHerald.com
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Proposed National Building Code Published
December 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Commercial Structures, National, News, Report, Residential Housing
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Home Energy Savings Program to Expire
November 30th, 2010 · No Comments · News, Ontario, Residential Housing
Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller says Ontario homeowners risk being left “out in the cold” by the government’s move. The Home Energy Savings Program will stop taking applications in March of next year unless the program is renewed. Gord Miller notes that the program is especially effective for identifying problems in buildings constructed before the 1970s [...]
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Insulating Yourself Against Heating Costs
January 7th, 2008 · No Comments · News, Residential Housing
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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Ontario Building Code Under Al Leach
January 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Residential Housing
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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