Author/Contributor: BILD Alberta, Professional Home Builders Institute (PHBI), Brookfield Residential, the Safety Codes Council
Alberta Context: This video is the third in a six-part series of educational resources from BILD Alberta on the Alberta Edition of the National Building Code.
Summary:
The 2023 National Building Code – Alberta Edition took effect on May 1, 2024, and the Government of Alberta set Tier 1 as the standard province-wide.
This video describes what a building envelope is, and the best way to improve upon it. It covers a couple of key items from the National Building Code:
- Insulation in the energy code
- Multifamily – difference between air tightness in multi-family vs. single-family homes, party walls
- Window installations and why it’s important
- Venting (furnace or hot water)
Video timestamps:
- 1:53 Overview
- 2:56 Interior Insulation
- 8:03 Exterior Insulation
- 10:30 Windows and Doors
- 15:06 Sill Protection on Mulled Windows and Doors
- 17:14 Energy Efficiency and Air Tightness
- 20:45 Exhaust Vents
- 22:12 Insulated Concrete Form (ICF)
- 23:04 Exterior Cladding
- 26:06 Window Fall Protection
- 28:30 Rated Wall Changes
- 29:45 Key Takeaways
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