What This Site Covers
Canadian homes face a specific set of thermal challenges — extended heating seasons, deep frost lines, significant temperature swings between seasons, and building code requirements that differ from those used in the United States or the United Kingdom. This site focuses on technical content relevant to that context.
Topics covered include:
- Insulation materials — fibreglass batts, cellulose loose-fill, mineral wool, and spray polyurethane foam — compared by R-value, moisture behaviour, and installation requirements
- Air sealing methods and diagnostic approaches, including blower door testing and infrared thermography
- Window glazing unit performance — U-factor, SHGC, low-E coatings, and gas fills — assessed against Canadian ENERGY STAR requirements
- Heating system efficiency, heat recovery ventilators, and the interaction between envelope tightness and mechanical ventilation
Content is descriptive and analytical. This site does not sell products, quote on projects, or refer readers to specific contractors.
Editorial Approach
Articles on this site are written to reflect actual building science practice in Canada as it stands in 2026 — referencing the National Building Code, Natural Resources Canada guidance, and technical literature from the Canadian Centre for Housing Technology. Where code requirements or best practices differ meaningfully between provinces, those differences are noted.
Figures cited for R-values, U-factors, and energy targets are drawn from published Canadian sources. Where those sources conflict with US-based publications — which occurs more often than expected, particularly around vapour barrier placement and ventilation requirements — the Canadian source is used.
Company Information
Warm Street Living Media Inc. is incorporated in Ontario, Canada.
- Legal name: Warm Street Living Media Inc.
- Address: 1200 Bay Street, Suite 800, Toronto, ON M5R 2A5
- Phone: +1 (416) 555-0174
- Email: info@warmstreetliving.org