Nov 16, 20212 minOne Tree Planted for every home inspectedWINNIPEG, December 20, 2021 – Mr. Peg Net Zero Solutions, a Manitoba-based home energy evaluation and home inspection company, today...
Jul 19, 20213 minElements of an energy-efficient homeEnergy-efficient homes are healthier, more environmentally friendly, and economically smarter than the average home. They have design...
Jul 19, 20213 minSave Energy & Money in Your HomeSignificant savings in gas and electricity bills can be achieved through very easy changes, most of which you can do yourselves. Making...
Jul 16, 20212 minSump pump lidsWater management strategies that help mitigate excessive water from accumulating in the foundation often involve the installation of a...
Jul 16, 20212 minAir filtersAir filters significantly improve indoor air quality and are an essential part of forced-air heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning...
Jul 16, 20212 minCarbon monoxide alarmsCarbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, poisonous gas that originates from incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, wood or coal....
Jul 16, 20212 minWater Heater LifespanTypical water heater has a lifespan of about 10-12 years. Careful consideration of the factors that affect its lifespan can provide the...
Jul 16, 20213 minSewer Gases in the HomeDecaying waste materials in public and private sewer and septic systems generate sewer gases. Methane is the major single component of...
Jul 16, 20213 minPipe insulationInsulating water pipes can conserve energy by reducing heat loss through the piping. Pipe insulations will minimize formation of...
Jul 16, 20212 minWashroom VentilationVentilation systems must be installed in all washrooms as they are designed to exhaust moist air and odors to the outside. This includes...
Jul 16, 20212 minMould AttackThe family of a newly-immigrant and University of Manitoba student, Roan (not her real name), recently moved out of their rented...
Jul 16, 20213 minBiological pollutants in the homeDue to the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is now necessary that we follow our health officials’ recommendations on social distancing and...
Jul 16, 20213 minWhat is vermiculite?Vermiculite insulation is a cobblestone-like or ellipsoidal, solid product about the size of an aspirin pill, and typically gray-brown or...
Jul 16, 20212 minIce DamsIce dam is a hill-like ice formation at the edge of a roof what blocks melting snow from draining. As water ponds up behind the dam, it...
Jul 16, 20212 minHousewrapHousewrap is a protective covering installed on exterior walls before the stucco, siding or other cladding is placed. It is usually made...
Jul 16, 20212 minFoundation InsulationHeat loss from a conditioned and uninsulated basement can be as high as 50% of a home's total heat loss in a well-insulated and tightly...
Jul 16, 20212 minCondensation IssuesCondensation or sweating, accumulates on surfaces when the temperature drops below the dew point, which is the temperature at which water...
Jul 16, 20213 minBasement WaterproofingBasements are normally the part of a building most at risk for water damage as they are situated below grade and surrounded by soil. ...
Jul 12, 20212 minLow-E WindowsLow-emissivity, also known as low-E, coating is a microscopically thin metallic film applied on the glazing that functions like a mirror...
Jul 12, 20212 minTrombe WallsA Trombe wall is a passive solar building design feature used as an alternative to conventional fossil-fuel heating. Also called a solar...