There is Much to Consider with Residential Home Insulation.

March 12, 2016

There are so many questions to answer when it comes to home insulation. Is there enough R-Value being installed? Is it the right type of insulation product for the job? Do the walls need more insulation? The attic? The basement? The garage? What about that room above the garage? It's a lot for...

Fiberglass Batt Insulation Often Underperforms

February 26, 2016

Any good insulation contractor will tell you that heating and cooling drains more money from the budget than any other energy usage. They will also explain that an energy efficient "building envelope" is key to keeping heating and cooling costs down. When it comes to insulating a home,...

Different Homes Require Different Insulation

February 10, 2016

Everyone lives differently - bungalow dwellers live mainly on one floor - others may have their sleeping quarters on the second floor - and still others spend much of their time in the so-called basement "recreation room". These are all lifestyle choices, and with them come different needs...

Understanding R-Values, Home Insulation, and Spray Polyurethane Foam

February 06, 2016

When we talk about home improvements, most of our focus is on renovating a kitchen, updating an aging bathroom, or adding an in-law suite in the basement. And while each project does add value to the home, they are mainly aesthetic. For some reason, homeowners don't give the same level of...

Eliminating Heat Loss in a Residential Home With Spray Polyurethane Foam

February 04, 2016

Even with the best insulation product on the market, and with the most professional installation, it's just not physically possible to completely stop heat from escaping in a residential home. But with a quality insulation product, and an expert install, a home will be substantially more energy...

Installing Fiberglass Insulation in the Attic and Roof

January 29, 2016

Whatever insulation product is being installed in the attic, the objective should be the same: to eliminate "heat transfer" in the space that is being insulated. Essentially, this means stopping air leakage - stopping warm indoor air from leaking out in winter, and stopping warm outdoor...

A Professional Approach to Fiberglass Insulation

January 28, 2016

With the rising cost of utility bills, energy efficiency in the home has become an important issue for many homeowners. Today, keeping the house warm in winter and cool in summer is only a minimum requirement. Today, its also about saving money on energy consumption, and keeping utility bills as low...

Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation. More Product Benefits Than Other Insulation Products.

January 27, 2016

For the typical homeowner, insulation is about energy efficiency and energy savings. And while insulating the attic or roof tends to be the most common, insulating basement walls, attached garages, or interior walls can also deliver excellent outcomes. For all these applications, there are a number...

Many Homeowners Underestimate Basement Insulation.

January 26, 2016

It used to be that basements were just "leftover" spaces. Of course, there was room allocated for the water heater and the furnace equipment, and there was plenty of space for extra storage. Today, basement space is considered too valuable to remain "leftover" and a finished...

Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation. Insulation That Delivers Savings For The Long-term.

January 25, 2016

Depending on the age of a home, the size, the layout, and the actual construction, industry research shows that up to 50% of indoor air is leaking out of the home. It means that in winter, warm indoor air is leaking out, and in summer, cool indoor air is leaking. A home that is well insulated (and...