Builders' Manual by CHBA
For those who need to know how to build homes in one of the toughest climates on earth, this resource is the most authoritative guide you will find for building superior energy-efficient housing.

This newly expanded and updated edition, based on the building techniques proven by R-2000, offers over 400 pages of concise information and easy-to-follow illustrations.
This edition also addresses Net Zero Housing, homes that produce as much energy as they consumer each year.
About the Canadian Home Builders’ Association:
Since 1943, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) has been the voice of the residential construction industry in Canada—one of the most vital and enterprising industries in Canada.
Canada is an acknowledged world leader in residential construction, and Canadians are considered among the best-housed people in the world. We are widely recognized for our technological “know-how,” highly regarded for our innovative spirit and well respected for the quality of the homes we build.