In addition to lower volatile organic compounds (VOC's), energy-efficient mechanical ventilation and lower energy costs, there are lots of other reasons that homes built to the R-2000 Standard offer added value:

• Certified R-2000 experts design and inspect the heating, cooling and ventilation systems to ensure they meet the R-2000 Standard. This is in addition to all municipal and provincial inspections of the home.
• Air ducts that carry outdoor air through a heated living space in an R-2000 home must be insulated to a minimum R-3 (or RSI 0.5) insulation value and have a sealed vapour barrier around the insulation to prevent condensation and ice formation.
• All R-2000 homes must have a carbon monoxide detector installed as a safety precaution. Although this is a requirement in some jurisdictions, this detector is still not mandatory in all jurisdictions throughout Canada in conventionally built new or existing homes.
• Insulated spacer bars, a requirement for windows in all R-2000 homes, considerably reduces condensation and mould and make the windows more comfortable to sit beside.
• Insulation under the basement floor keeps floors warmer, reducing heating costs and any cold surfaces where moisture can condense.
• Waterproofing rather than just damp-proofing the basement or adding a free-draining layer around the basement keeps the foundation drier and less prone to mould growth.
• Installing a moisture barrier between the basement wall insulation and the foundation wall protects the insulation and framing against moisture damage and mould development.

Today on in five Canadian has respiratory problems. Don't let members of your family become part of that statistic.

Make sure your next home is a healthy one - invest in an R-2000 home.