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Spring is finally here! Or so we hope. This past winter was undoubtedly one of the coldest on record in the last few years. If you’ve recently upgraded your insulation in your home and attic, you we’re likely resting comfortably […]
Whether spring, summer or Canada’s bitter winters, attic insulation will help your home from the top down, and beef up your pockets in the process. Cold weather is never far away from us as Canadians, even with spring approaching. Understanding what types […]
Home foundation based projects, including infrastructure and insulation, are key investment options during renovation seasons. With spring just a couple of months away, now is the perfect time for homeowners to begin planning their renovation projects. Although hidden behind the […]
Home owners in the past decade have become more aware about energy efficiency, health and safety issues. There has been increased demand for durability and sustainability as well as for a positive environmental impact from the materials that are used […]
Several cases have been reported where a poorly conducted insulation & foam spraying job resulted in the emanation of bad fish-like odour. You definitely do not want your house or office smelling like dead fish, especially during the winter time, […]
In an attempt to cut down costs, some Ottawa homeowners and businesses will try to apply spray foam insulation on their own. However there are some things to consider before you do this, including spray foam insulation safety. Here are […]
Spray foam insulation is a great overall choice for home insulation material. It has a high R-value, it reinforces walls, and depending on the type (open or closed cell) it can serve as both a heat and moisture barrier. That […]
There’s a lot of talk about how spray foam insulation is something of a “magic bullet” solution for homeowners looking to increase the efficiency of their insulation and save money on heating costs. It’s structure-enhancing qualities are also often heralded, […]
A couple months ago, Mike Holmes was interviewed by the Gazette about insulation choices for their home renovation section. The verdict of the article was clear: not only was spray foam insulation the top choice for home insulation, but he specifically cited […]
If you’ve done any research on spray foam insulation, you probably know that it is an extremely efficient insulator, with the highest R-value of any commercially available insulation materials. The savings in energy costs that it can pass on to […]