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We're wrapping up our Curb Appeal theme week with some extra content focused on Net Zero building, the most important construction trend we're going to be dealing with for decades to come.
- Patrick Flannery, editor
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The Canadian housing market is on the verge of a building boom. Surges in population, combined with a restricted housing supply are creating the conditions for a vibrant building market. However, in addition to meeting this demand, builders are increasingly tasked with ensuring that these new homes comply with more stringent building codes as well as the industry’s climate targets. This is an ambitious task, as it not only requires builders to adopt new materials and building strategies, but also new supply chains and the effective retrofitting of older properties.
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One aspect that is often overlooked in our discussions on climate change and extreme weather threats is its impact on residential home roofing systems. With fluctuating weather patterns and instances of extreme weather conditions, homeowners are increasingly concerned about the longevity and durability of their roofs. Builders and contractors need to consider the ways climate change is affecting residential roofs and implement measures to mitigate these challenges.
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Kids falling out of upper-story windows is a tragic story we still hear from time to time. Various window groups have education intitatives in place to let homeowners and builders know how to prevent these incidents. The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has proclaimed April 6 to 12 “Window Safety Week” and released the following information.
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Typar has announced that its new Clear Acrylic Flashing received the prestigious Best of IBS Award for Most Innovative Building Material at the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS). Every year, the Best of IBS Awards recognize outstanding products and services in various categories that set benchmarks in design, technology and functionality.
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Air sealing a building envelope is an important factor for energy efficiency and occupant comfort. A drafty room will feel cold in winter, even if the thermometer is set to 21°C. Air leakage also contributes to high energy bills. However, as we insulate by packing more and more fluffy stuff in the walls or other means responding to increased demands for greater performance from buildings, air sealing becomes more critical for two other important factors — building durability and indoor air quality.
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JELD-WEN of Canada’s JWC8500 HYBRID SERIES WINDOW combines energy efficiency, durability, and style.
Designed for Canadian climates, these customizable windows maximize natural light and provide long-term performance.
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When it comes to building a home to net zero standards, windows are critical. So much heat is lost or gained through windows – the products you select will have a huge impact on the building’s ultimate energy efficiency. Anton Van Dyk, a building engineer with over 20 years in the fenestration business, explains what makes a window “high performance;” what all the numbers mean; and how to choose the right windows to achieve net zero under different conditions.
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A side effect of Net Zero building is increased demands on the home’s electrical system. The big change is heat pumps instead of fuel-burning furnaces. But the carbon-conscious homeowner may want an EV car charger as well. Then there’s the ultimate end-goal of the Net Zero initiative: integrating a power supply that can take the house entirely off the grid. John Watson and Rebecca Ross of Bluewater Energy do these projects for a living and are here to explain solar panel installation; codes and regulations needed for upgraded home electrical grids; home power storage; wiring and distribution upgrades and more.
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Nothing impacts the energy efficiency of a house as much as its insulation, and hitting Net Zero in a whole-home build is going to require some new strategies. Thermal bridging through wall studs is being recognized by energy advisors as an important source of heat loss, and limiting it can be a way to shave off those last few percentage points to get the tests to the required numbers. Enter continuous insulation. Andy Cockburn and Gary Sharp, experts from NAIMA Canada, are here to explain the important principles of insulation that impact home efficiency; the numbers Net Zero building demands; and the methods, tricks and tips that can make continuous insulation work in your build.
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