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Improve your home with these simple building envelope upgrades

If you plan to undertake deep retrofit work, including replacing your heating/cooling system or updating…

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Seal the Deal: why air sealing is the easiest home improvement

Air leaking out through gaps or cracks in your building envelope can represent between 20…

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How to get started with retrofitting: a beginner’s guide 

Retrofitting your home is an exciting step towards making it more energy-efficient, comfortable, and environmentally…

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From start to finish with Retrofit Assist

We understand that embarking on a retrofit process can be daunting and confusing, that’s really…

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Cakes and Blankets: Understand your home’s components

Your home’s building envelope is all the physical things that protect your house from intrusions…

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Retrofitting 101: What is the modern home energy retrofit?

If you’re a BC homeowner, you’ve probably heard a lot about energy retrofitting lately. But…

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