Jun 3, 2015 | Building Professional, Membership
Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced on May 15, 2015 that Canada has set a target to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030, which was formally submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The...
Jun 3, 2015 | Building Professional, Membership
The province of Manitoba announced on May 14, 2015 that changes to the Province’s Building Code have been approved, which will result in improved energy efficiency standards for new homes. Changes include new insulation requirements for above-ground wall assemblies,...
Apr 29, 2015 | Building Professional, Home Owner, Membership
According to statistics, July, August and September are the months when most babies are born in Canada. With Spring having just arrived, many expecting parents are renovating and planning how to decorate their baby rooms. Temperature, air quality, draft reduction and...
Mar 26, 2015 | Building Professional, Home Owner, Membership
In this throwback video from December 2009, President Barack Obama proclaims that insulation is sexy.
Oct 8, 2014 | Building Professional, Membership
NAIMA Canada members used nearly 136 million kilograms of recycled glass in the production of residential, commercial, and industrial thermal and acoustical insulation. Canadian insulation manufacturers estimate they will use approximately 145.8 million kilograms of...
Aug 6, 2014 | Building Professional, Membership
Context Properly designed and constructed energy efficient homes require both well-insulated and sealed building envelopes and efficient, reliable mechanical systems. Selecting the appropriate R-values and equipment efficiencies for conventional housing is fairly...
