Resource Guide 11

This guide provides links to online resources related to information presented in Building Smart #11: Airtightness in Residential Construction.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

CMHC publishes a variety of best practice guides, research highlights, research reports and information related to residential construction.

• Air Leakage Control Manual Existing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
• Guidelines for Delivering Effective Air Barrier Systems
• Air Pressure and the Building Envelope

NRC Institute for Research in Construction (NRC-IRC)

The NRC-IRC is Canada's national construction research agency and publishes construction related research reports and bulletins.

• Air Barrier Materials and Systems: What is the Difference? Is There a Difference?

BuildingScience.com

The Building Science.com website provides building science information on various topics related to the design and construction of buildings.

• Air Barriers
• Understanding Air Barriers
• Thermal Control in Buildings