Here are some interesting free publications
about indoor air quality, ventilation, moisture problems
and air conditioning
Moisture Problems
Moisture problems in Canadian housing are detrimental to our health and
to the durability and resale value of our homes. This fact sheet shows
you how to solve moisture problems, improve energy efficiency and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
Author: Natural Resources Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency
Title: Moisture Problems
Download
- Moisture Problems (pdf)
Air Leakage Control
Air leaks account for 25 to 40 percent of heat loss in houses. This
fact sheet shows you how to solve problems related to air leaks and save
money and energy.
Author: Natural Resources Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency
Title: Air Leakage Control
Download
- Air Leakage Control (pdf)
Air Conditioning Your Home
Learn all there is to know about air-conditioning for your
home to help you make appropriate choices. In this publication, we describe
air-conditioning equipment and talk about the different installations
to choose from and the maintenance of an air-conditioning system.
Author: Natural Resources Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency
Title: Air Conditioning Your Home
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- Air Conditioning Your Home (pdf)
Keeping the Heat In
Home heating costs are your single largest energy expense. This publication
presents renovation options, building materials and renovation techniques
that will enable you to have money and make your house more comfortable.
Author: Natural Resources Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency
Title: Keeping the Heat In
Download
- Keeping the Heat In (pdf)
Heating and Cooling With a Heat Pump
Heat pumps are efficient heating and cooling systems that can reduce
your energy costs. This booklet describes common types of heat pumps and
discusses factors to consider when choosing, installing, operating and
maintaining your heat pump.
Author: Natural Resources Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency
Title: Heating and Cooling With a Heat Pump
Download
- Heating and Cooling With a Heat Pump (pdf)
A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
While pollutant levels from individual sources may not pose a significant
health risk by themselves, most homes have more than one source that contributes
to indoor air pollution. There can be a serious risk from the cumulative
effects of these sources. Fortunately, there are steps that most people
can take both to reduce the risk from existing sources and to prevent
new problems from occurring. This booklet was prepared by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) to help you decide whether to take actions that can reduce the
level of indoor air pollution in your own home.
Author: Environmental Protection Agency (USA) and CPSC
Title: The Indoor Story - A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
Download
- Guide to Indoor Air Quality (pdf)
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