One topic that custom home builders in Victoria BC are being asked about are ways to improve the energy efficiency of their new home. Increasingly clients are seeking clean and green ways that will not only benefit the environment but save them on monthly energy bills. Energy efficient is a broad term so before you meet with your builder let’s clear up any confusion about what the term implies. There are also a few different types of energy efficient homes and having the right information provided in this article will clear up some of the confusion.

Energy Efficient Home Classifications to Know

Energy efficient homes fall into one of the 3 following levels of truly energy efficient homes to be classified that way.

Airtight Homes

When a home is classified as airtight is means there are no draughts to allow air into the home or that let air escape. They …