There’s a lot of jargon in every industry; for those unfamiliar with the terms, it can get very confusing. If you’re contemplating investing in your home, this can seem like a huge barrier, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve made up a list of “industry speak” terms in an e ort to educate you as a client, making our business more transparent and less daunting.
The term passive house refers to a rigorous, voluntary standard for energy e ciency in a building, reducing its ecological footprint. It results in ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling.
In the case of a fire, a firestop prevents the fire from spreading. This is achieved by using various components to seal openings and joints in fire-resistance rated wall and/or floor assemblies.
This is a thin of impermeable material, typically polyethylene sheeting, used in building construction to prevent moisture from getting into the building and causing damage or decay
This refers to any materials used to insulate a building, such as foam, fiberglass, and natural fibres. Each material has it’s own attributes, but the main considerations are thermal conductivity, durability, eas of installation, environmental impact, and safety.
Fortis BC o ers several rebates to homeowners who want to make their homes more energy e cient.
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