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October 2004 Issue 7
Mobile Homes
Prairies Quebec
Mobile and mini-homes have been built since the 1950s, with and (electrically
British
more than 250,000 units located in all parts of Canada. They Columbia
Northern heated Atlantic
Territories Ontario homes) Provinces
have an average floor area of about 110 m2 (1,200 sq.ft.)
How to select energy-saving improvements for mobile homes. These improvements will save
energy and reduce your heating bills, while making your house more comfortable to live in.
R en ova tin g fo r E n e r gy S av i n g s — M ob i l e H om e s
D Exterior Doors
A Consider replacing older, wooden
exterior doors with metal, insulated
units, which are more durable, easier
to weatherstrip, and maintain their
appearance with lower maintenance
B
needs. Keep the weatherstripping in
good condition on all existing doors
D and storms.
Reduce moisture problems and soil gas concerns in crawlspaces and basements by covering dirt floors. A concrete floor should have a continuous layer
of polyethylene installed first. If a concrete floor is not installed, cover dirt floors with polyethylene sheets, overlap and seal seams by 30 cm (12 in.)
and run the poly 15 cm (6 in.) up the walls. A layer of sand will protect the poly air and vapour barrier. If you plan to use the space for storage, or
need access to mechanicals, a concrete floor is advisable.
If your mobile or mini-home is built on a concrete or concrete block foundation, it should be treated like a basement. If you are insulating from the
inside, most building codes require a moisture barrier on the basement wall, and an air and vapour barrier on the warm side of the insulation. Here
are three ways to meet most code requirements:
A) lay polyethylene sheets or tarpaper on the basement wall, build a stud wall with batt insulation and seal the warm side with polyethylene;
B) use an approved, rigid-board insulation thick enough to give RSI 2.1 (R-12) and finish it with a fire-resistant material (e.g., gypsum board);
C) lay 25 mm (1 in.) of extruded polystyrene board insulation against the basement wall, build a stud wall with batt insulation and finish with
gypsum board.
Headers should have at least RSI 2.1 (R-12) rigid foam friction fit into each cavity and sealed with caulking or foam-in insulation to reduce air
leakage. Blown-in polyurethane foam can also be used.
Insulating the foundation walls on an unfinished basement—inside or outside—has the following advantages: the basement is warmer; it is easier to
achieve a continuous insulation and air leakage barrier than in the basement ceiling; piping and ducting end up within the conditioned space of the
house so they don't need protection against freezing.
General Energy Efficiency Notes I It is important to know how airtight your house is to
ensure there is no backdrafting of flue gases into the
I Cover hot water pipes within 3 m (9 ft.) of the water house when exhaust fans are operating. A combustion
tank with pipe insulation—and if possible, insulate all safety test, carried out by a qualified contractor can
accessible hot water pipes. indicate if depressurization is a potential problem.
I Insulate electric hot water tanks with an insulation blanket. I Control energy loss in the furnace room by installing
I Install programmable thermostats to lower temperatures at automatic, motorized duct dampers on the combustion
night or during the day when your home is unoccupied: air line. The same can be done on the fresh-air intake of
stay at or above 16°C (61F) minimum temperature to most furnaces. This prevents large amounts of cold air
prevent condensation and mold problems, and maintain from entering the plenum between firing cycles.
heat in all rooms. I Oil heating systems are often oversized. Changing to a
I Replace leaky dampers and repair chimney flues on smaller nozzle size can improve system performance.
woodstoves and fireplaces. I Controlled air change—fresh air in, stale air out—is
I Glass doors on fireplaces will reduce air leakage up the important for good indoor air quality. If you have a
chimney when not in use. forced-air heating system it may be possible to add a
I Consider other options for fireplaces: an electric fireplace heat recovery ventilator (HRV) to the system. In houses
insert (no fuel safety issues), EPA-rated insert unit, or without forced-air heating or fuel-fired equipment, a
convert to a direct-vent natural gas fireplace insert. good quality quiet fan in a central bathroom or hall
I Gas fireplaces: look for direct-vent units with intermittent and an exterior-exhausting range hood fan may be an
electronic ignition systems, or other easy means of appropriate option. Your ventilation system should be
turning off and relighting the pilot light. designed and installed by a qualified technician to ensure
I Replace your old oil- or gas-fired water heater with a that the operation and venting of any combustion
side-wall vent unit or a high-efficiency electric water appliance in the house is not compromised.
heater. This eliminates the chimney and associated air I In the coldest periods of winter, the indoor humidity
leakage and backdrafting problems. should be between 30 and 35 per cent to avoid
I Check into integrated space and water heating systems condensation on windows. Invest in a low-cost
(i.e., a boiler for space heating fitted with a “tankless coil” hygrometer to monitor the relative humidity levels in
or “indirect heater” that provides domestic hot water). your home. If winter humidity levels are too high, try
A solar hot water system can produce up to 60 per cent increasing your ventilation rate (for example, by running
of your annual water heating needs. Solar hot water a small bathroom fan continuously).
systems, instantaneous water heaters and other options I When winter humidity levels are low, it is often due to
are becoming more affordable as they become more excessive air leakage. Better air sealing will raise humidity
readily available. and save energy. If, after air sealing work has been
I Before replacing your existing furnace or boiler, carry out completed, there is still a problem with low humidity
any air sealing, draftproofing, insulation upgrades and levels, a humidification system may be required.
other energy-saving improvements to the walls, windows
and doors—and then give your whole heating system
a tune-up.
I Energy-efficient appliances: replace and recycle older If you do It can cause Can be solved by
refrigerators, freezers, electric ranges and dishwashers with this this this
Energy Star® rated models. Draftproof Depressurization by Replace combustion
I Energy-efficient lighting: the average house has your house exhaust fans could cause appliances with direct-
backdrafting of vent appliances or
27 lightbulbs in it. On average, lighting in a house
combustion flue gases. incorporate make-up air.
consumes 1,800 kWh annually. Switch to fluorescent, If there is a fireplace or
compact fluorescent and task lighting. woodstove, ensure there
is adequate venting and
that combustion air is
available.
Average Energy Savings by Improvement Check Exhaust-only ventilation Have a qualified
Based on computer simulations, the pie chart below indicates ventilation can lead to excessive contractor carry out a
an average percentage of potential total energy savings that can depressurization and spillage depressurization test to
be expected for each type of improvement: insulation and of flue gases from combustion determine if a balanced
draftproofing 37%; door and window replacement 12%; exterior equipment. Supply-only ventilation system is
wall insulation 18%; furnace upgrade 34%. ventilation can lead to required.
excessive pressurization
and condensation/frost
Add ceiling insulation problems.
Upgrade Higher noise levels if the Size the heating system
Insulate and draftproof
the furnace ducts are not properly for both the heating
Upgrade foundation
sized for the higher load and existing
furnace
airflows. ducting, seal all exposed
ductwork connections
to reduce vibration.
Although this information product reflects housing experts’ current knowledge, it is provided for general information purposes only. Any reliance
or action taken based on the information, materials and techniques described are the responsibility of the user. Readers are advised to consult
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appropriate professional resources to determine what is safe and suitable in their particular case. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
assumes no responsibility for any consequence arising from use of the information, materials and techniques described.
Population and Demographics for the City of Weyburn
The following information is the covered population of the City of Weyburn, it has been provided to the South East REDA
Weyburn ...The Opportunity City!
by the Sun Country and may differ slightly from the 2006 Census.
Weyburn is the major service centre for the region and serves an immediate trading area of over 30,000 people. Weyburn has been synonymous with “opportunity” since its inception as a prairie village in 1899 by five
immigrant businessmen. Today, Weyburn is Canada’s largest inland grain handling point, the heartland of
the Prairies!
Oil is the region’s other major industry with more than 600 producing wells, and we are home to the world
2006 renowned Encana CO2 Miscible Flood Project. Both industries are supported by a substantial service
sector including retail shopping, ethanol production, wire and cable manufacturing, agriculture and
industrial manufacturing, building materials, professional services and more!
Age <1-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65> Total
Weyburn has excellent links to other major centres (ground and air) and modern communication, health
care, protection and utility services.
Male 938 659 1234 1132 776 4739
Weyburn also offers an abundance of recreational activities including parks, sports facilities, libraries, art
Female 929 680 1239 1170 1205 5223 galleries, museums and camping facilities.
Total 1867 1339 2473 2302 1981 9962 Whether you look for commercial services or community services, you will find both are well-established in
Number of working age people in Weyburn (male and female between the ages of 15-64) - 6114. Weyburn and surrounding area—12,495. Weyburn.
Canada’s major banks are represented, as well as a major wealth management centre, plus a solid
professional sector made up of accounting, insurance, legal and medical services. Communications
A Safe Place to Call Home….. Safe Communities Do Not Happen By Chance...
Like most other good things, they are the result of care and attention
services include newspapers, radio and cable television.
An extensive education system includes one of the Province’s leading comprehensive high schools, and
The year 2007 will mark 50 years of policing by the Weyburn Police Services for the City of Weyburn. extends to a regional college with university-level programs as well as vocational training. The City provides
Chief Rodney Horsman currently heads the 17 member service. The Weyburn Police Service provides a wide variety of sports and recreation facilities, including many with free access. There are libraries,
full service, 24-hour policing to a thriving community in the center of wheat and oil country. galleries, art centers, museums, and one of the Province’s newest urban park developments.
The Weyburn Police Service achieves a high criminal investigation solve rate of 50% on average. Our As the headquarters of the Sun Country Health Region, Weyburn maintains an extensive health care
officers are trained to the highest provincial standards in forensic identification, and work in platoons
composed of a blend of young and older officers, combining the vitality of youth with the wisdom of network, including a hospital and other specialized care facilities.
experience. Nearby water sources not only provide for home and business needs in the City and its surrounding area,
Weyburn is a safe community because a lot of people work to make it that way. We are honoured to be a but have also become major recreation centres for golf, boating, camping and fishing.
part of this service.
The civic infrastructure for transportation, electricity, natural gas and telecommunications is first class and
- Weyburn Police Service includes the security of modern fire, police and emergency measures protection.
Visitors enjoy eight hotels and motels, and a diverse selection of restaurants. Civic and commercial
“ Five years have gone by and we are still in awe of the sunsets that stretch from the west to the east,
properties supply a wide range of meeting and convention facilities.
the community that bands together and just makes things happen, and the deep respect for family
that Saskatchewan people have. Abraham (originally from here) & I moved to Weyburn from Behind all these services stands a well-educated and highly motivated workforce, imbued with the self-
Calgary with the spirit of the pioneers, venturing to this land that has been so verbally abused by reliant skills and initiative that characterize the practical prairie work ethic!
other provinces! Since we have arrived we have received many visitors and toured them around
the area, promoting Weyburn as self- proclaimed ambassadors. Our daughter moved here three
years ago, bought a house, found her husband and has been proclaiming Weyburn as the place to be
to her friends in Alberta. My parents relocated to Weyburn one and a half years ago and are enjoy-
ing the slower pace. Abraham’s brother jumped on the band-wagon and returned here one year ago.
We do feel we are doing our part to increase the population of Weyburn! We love the lifestyle and
AVERAGE COST OF HOUSING IN WEYBURN
wish that all the people of Saskatchewan saw the province through our eyes and talked the talk so The following are the average resale prices of a typical single family dwelling in
that this province can grow and experience the pride
that it deserves.” various locations across Canada. Information has been collected from the
- Heather van der Breggen Weyburn Quick Facts: CMHC, the Canadian Real Estate Association, and Multiple Listing Service
(MLS).
• POPULATION—10,088
“ Southern Saskatchewan and the Weyburn area are Canada’s best kept secret! My husband and • FINANCIAL Weyburn/Saskatchewan—$132,405
I moved here a year ago to enjoy an early retirement and we couldn’t be happier. Life on the West
INSTITUTIONS—6 (Information courtesy of Royal Lepage Realty in Weyburn, adjusted by SEREDA in
Coast was just too hectic and crowded, not to mention expensive! Not so here in the Deep South.
We have met so many friendly and helpful people. The landscape is vast and the skies are breath- 2007)
taking. You have to love nature as it surrounds you at every turn. Here we can boast about the • NEWSPAPERS—2
Cities Provincial Average
sunny skies all year round. We look forward to a long, relaxing and affordable retirement.”
• ACCOMODATIONS—8 Victoria $560,574 British Columbia $454,962
- Pam Jorgensen
• RESTAURANTS—OVER 20 Vancouver $591,722 Alberta $363,574
• AVERGAGE HOUSE PRICE— Edmonton $357,839 Saskatchewan $172,993
$132,405 Calgary $429,298 Manitoba $180,470
City of Weyburn South East Regional Economic • AVERAGE DAILY Saskatoon $233,917 Ontario $303,751
Development Authority TEMPERATURE IN Regina $162,532
JANUARY— -10.3 C Winnipeg $180,000 National Average $314,258
Box 370 Box 1297
Weyburn, SK. S4H 2K6 Weyburn, SK. S4H 3J9 • AVERAGE DAILY Based on this information, it would be possible to sell a house in Calgary
Phone: (306) 848-3200 TEMPERATURE IN and purchase a similar home in Weyburn and make a significant profit!
Phone: (306) 842-8001
Fax: (306) 842-2001 JULY— +26.5 C You could be “mortgage free” or put a tidy sum in your retirement account or an education fund for your kids!
Fax: (306) 842-4069
Email: tourism@weyburnchamber.com
Email: manager@southeastreda.com
www.weyburn.ca Visit the City of Weyburn website and click on our helpful link to real estate agencies!
www.southeastreda.com
WEYBURN THE OPPORTUNITY CITY
WEYBURN THE OPPORTUNITY CITY
Weyburn ….The Opportunity City! Our Economic Base…..
….Education/Health Facilities—Weyburn is home to 10 schools including Diversification has become the strength of Weyburn’s economic base
Public, Separate, and Private; the South East regional College, a library, and and has created a community with above average personal wealth and
five health care facilities including the Weyburn General Hospital and a new high expectations for lifestyle and personal development.
medical clinic.
Sectors include agricultural shipping and servicing, oilfield
….Recreational Facilities—Whether you are young, or just young at heart, exploration, developmental services, manufacturing and
Weyburn has something for you to do! Golf, hockey, curling, bowling, baseball, processing, business and industrial services.
tennis, scenic lakes, museums, parks, an aquatic centre, soccer, gyms, figure
skating, dance studios, a senior centre and much more! Weyburn is also home
to the SJHL’s Weyburn Red Wings—winners of the 2005 Royal Bank Cup
National Championship!
Employment Opportunities…..
….Shopping—Weyburn is home to over 310 retail stores including several big box retailers, grocery stores,
personal and business services, pharmacies, clothing, building and hardware, auto and equipment dealers, At 75.2%, Weyburn maintains a high employment rate and with the economy continuing to
furniture and electronics, restaurants/dining, and more! In some larger centers parking will cost you up to grow, opportunities are plentiful in a wide variety of industries, trades and professions
such as:
$300+ per month….In Weyburn it is free!
• Healthcare—Nurses, Physical therapists, pharmacists, lab technicians
….Tourist Information—For more information on what you will find happening in Weyburn • Trades—Plumbers, Welders, Electricians, Mechanics
throughout the year, contact Tourism Weyburn at (306) 842-4738 or (306) 842-8001 • Oilfield—Labourers, Operators, Truck Drivers
• Education—Teachers, Assistants, Childcare Workers
….Emergency Services—City Police Force; RCMP detachment; Emergency Measures • Clerical—Office Administration, Bookkeeping
Unit; Ambulance Service; Fire Department and Vehicle Extraction Unit
and more……
With the cost-of-living being very affordable in Weyburn, your dollar goes further
here—allowing you to make the most of the money you earn!
HOW LOW ARE OUR AUTO
INSURANCE RATES? FOR A CURRENT LISTING OF AVAILABLE JOBS IN WEYBURN & AREA: www.sasknetwork.ca
Saskatchewan customers continue to benefit from the lowest
auto insurance rates in Canada….
Our City Location….. Weyburn is located in South Eastern Saskatchewan at the PROVINCE TOTAL BUNDLE COST VARIANCE TO SK. RANK
junctions of Highway #39 (north/south) and Highway #13
(east/west)
British Columbia $3,865.84 $486.48 3
KEY DISTANCES:
Alberta 4,466.73 1,087.37 5
Regina—115 Km Winnipeg—580 Km
Saskatchewan 3,379.36 0 1
Calgary—877 Km Minot ND—277 Km
Manitoba 3,390.28 10.92 2
Ontario 6,399.88 3,020.52 10
Quebec 4,307.54 928.18 4
Weyburn City of Weyburn’s Mission statement—
New Brunswick 5,277.64 1,898.28 6
“The City of Weyburn’s mission is to provide leadership for the
creation of a common vision and goals for planned economic Nova Scotia 5,995.80 2,616.44 8
growth, efficient use of resources, and a high quality of life Prince Edward Island 5,368.57 1,989.21 7
Figure 1: Location of Weyburn (*) in relation to other Cities in the Weyburn community”
Newfoundland 6,191.64 2,812.28 9