RENOVATION VS. RETROFIT: What's the Difference? Net Zero Cottage Retrofit

RENOVATION VS. RETROFIT: What's the Difference? Net Zero Cottage Retrofit: Casey explains the difference between the two concepts and details the products and care that goes in to a project like this for Health, Comfort and Efficiency.

0:00 Introduction
0:43 Retrofit vs Renovation
2:18 Net Zero Ready
2:44 Indicators of Potential for a Retrofit
3:30 Target/Goal
4:24 Upgrades
4:36 475 High Performance Building Supplies - Air Sealing
5:36 Rockwool Insulation Attic/Walls/Foundation
9:00 Conclusion

Watch Part One of this Video Series Here:
   • Net Zero Retrofit Pt 1: Building a Dream W...  

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Products Used:
3" Comfortboard 80
3" Safe-N-Sound
6" Safe-N-Sound
R-14 Comfortbatt
R-28 Comfortbatt 24" OC

475 HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING SOLUTIONS: https://foursevenfive.ca/
Products Used:
ADHERO
INTELLO PLUS
EXTOSEAL ENCORS
Pro Clima Compego Tape

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