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(416) 723-3407 EnerMark «Ls The Becinoty People WT FINANCED BY Scotiabank CS " Trademark WaterFumace inc nUS A ™ Ask about below prime financing ve in Canada Trademark WaterF urnace Internabonal Lid A. OPPERS LTD. R-2000 standards may become law R-2000 energy standard may become part of building code. Changes to the Ontario build- ing code in 1995 may require all new homes to be built to the su- per energy-efficient R-2000 standard, says Brian Killins, Senior Supervisor, New Hous- ing, for Ontario Hydro. "While R-2000 exceeds the current building code require- ments, the 1995 building code will bring improved efficiency standards, if not R-2000 itself," says Killins. Ontario Hydro is currently offering incentives to new home buyers and builders of R-2000 homes in areas not served by natural gas. Qualified buyers get $2,000 and builders $2,000. "We are encouraging R- 2000 housing because we are committed to lowering the de- mand for electricity 3,000 meg- awatts by the year 2000," says Killins. The R-2000 program was launched about 10 years ago by Energy, Mines and Resources and the Canadian Home Build- ers' Association. The R stands for "resistance to heat loss" and the 2000 refers to the year 2000...the original target date for making the standard part of the building code. The R-2000 standard calls for the home to have high insulation levels, a continuous sealed air vapor bar- rier and an efficient, effective ventilation system. Because R- 2000 homes are so well sealed, they use less energy and can save consumers up to 40 per [ pr S---- Ea BONNEVILLE WINDOWS AND DOORS Call us for a Free Estim If you have electric space heating, ask us about Ontario Hydro's Power Saver Window Incentive Program. Depending on your dwelling, you may qualify for a rebate. 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He says building in that level of quality costs from $3,000 to $7,000 more than a house built to ordinary building code standards. In addition to energy savings, R-2000 houses provide consu- mers with cleaner and quieter homes. "An R-2000 house is two to five times better sealed than a conventionally built home," says Killins. "Most builders use polyethylene as a dual air and vapor barrier. The barrier is well sealed around construction breaks such as electrical boxes." After an R-2000 house is built, it is tested to verify that the work has been done properly. Because the R-2000 houses are so well sealed, a mechanical ventilation system 18 necessary to ensure a continuous supply of fresh air. In most cases, no modifica- tions are needed to the usual de- Turnto Page 27 SUPER ENERGY EFFICIENT INSULATION STANDARDS FOR YOUR NEW HOME VENTING RSI 63 ! RSI 70 40) AIR PASSAGE (DO NOT BLOCK) EXPOSED CATHEDRAL CEIUNG EXPOSED W ALL HEATED SECOND FLOOR FEATRD ATI UNHEATED ATTIC \ ! 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