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Retrofit Strategies for a Typical Junction Neighbourhood Home
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Before:
1300 sq. ft. home built in 1920s West Toronto Double brick and lathe Very little insulation and 10.35 air changes per hour
Enclosing the balcony reduces heat lost through the front windows and the floor of the top dormer, increasing performance and client comfort. Exterior cladding increases thermal performance and renews the building appearance with minimal disturbance to the homeowner Demand reduction solutions to reduce electricity and natural gas consumption encourage client participation High efficiency appliances including a furnace and heat recovery vehicle modernize the interior
Water Heating 27 279 MJ/year 16 367 MJ / year Space Heating 218 068 MJ/year 45 309 MJ/year GHG Reduction 22.74 tonnes/year 12.16 tonnes/year
Before After
Savings
77%
40%
79%
47%