West Porch Living is an independent editorial resource focused on home insulation, vapour barriers, and weatherproofing for residential properties in Canada. The content here is written for homeowners and general contractors who want detailed, factual information on building envelope performance — without the promotional language that tends to accompany manufacturer literature.
What this resource covers
The primary subject area is thermal performance and moisture management in Canadian homes — specifically the materials, methods, and assemblies used to keep buildings warm and dry in cold and variable climates. Articles cover insulation types and their real-world performance, vapour control strategies, air sealing, and the weatherproofing of windows and doors.
Coverage is oriented toward practical outcomes: understanding why a wall assembly fails, how to evaluate competing product claims, and what building code requirements actually mean in a construction context. Content draws on published research from institutions including Natural Resources Canada and the National Research Council, as well as established building science literature.
Editorial approach
Articles are written in an informational style. The aim is to present technical information accurately and clearly without overstating certainty or simplifying to the point of inaccuracy. Where disagreement exists in the building science literature — on topics like optimal vapour retarder permeance in mixed climates, for example — that disagreement is noted rather than glossed over.
No products or contractors are endorsed. External links go only to publicly accessible resources from government agencies, standards bodies, and established research institutions.
Contact and correspondence
Questions about published content, corrections, or general correspondence can be directed to the editorial address below. Factual corrections are taken seriously and will be reflected in updated articles with a notation of the revision date.
West Porch Living Editorial147 Lakeshore Drive, Unit 3
Burlington, ON L7S 1A1, Canada
Phone: +1 (905) 336-8200
Email: info@westporchliving.org
Page last reviewed: May 14, 2026