Table 8
Retrofitting practices, by dwelling construction period, 2003 to 2007

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Retrofitting practices, by dwelling construction period, 2003 to 2007
  Before 1946 Between  1946 and 1960 Between  1961 and 1977 Between  1978 and 1995 After  1996 Not stated All households
  percent
Had made at least one improvement 57 54 56 51 27 64 E 50
Insulation 22 20 17 9 9 F 14
Heating, ventilation or cooling equipment 29 29 32 28 19 F 27
Doors, windows, exterior siding and caulking 37 36 38 31 10 51 E 31
Foundation 4 E F 1 E F F F 1 E
Roof structure or surface 22 16 15 17 F F 14
Note(s):
Only includes households that own their own dwelling and that are not located in an apartment building.
Source(s):
Statistics Canada, Households and the Environment Survey: Energy Use, 2007, Catalogue no. 11-526-S.