Mechanical ventilation equipment is a key component of your building and has a great influence on the comfort and health of the occupants. Gord Cooke from Building Knowledge Canada will share his thoughts and advice based on his extensive experience. Loïc Arès from Venmar will provide useful information to guide the builders and energy advisors through the different options available. Doug Tarry from Doug Tarry Homes will provide input about the use of energy recovery ventilators from a builders’ perspective, based on his experience and the feedback from home owners.

This webinar will provide answers to some common questions about ventilation and also provide you with a better understanding of heat and energy recovery ventilators:

• The science and history on why ventilation is important
• Why “leaky” houses have worse air quality than “tight” houses
• How to choose the right unit (HRV vs ERV, airflow, efficiency)
• The different installation options and their advantages
• Canadian testing requirements that ensure performance in our climate
• What home owners need to know about ventilation