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...

Understanding the Essentials of Basement Insulation

January 21, 2016

For most homeowners, insulating the basement is about keeping warm in the winter months and cool in the summer months. But there's more - basement insulation is also about energy efficiency for the entire house, and about energy savings from one season to the next. By any measure, insulating the...

Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation. It's Become the Favourite of Professionals.

January 20, 2016

Professional insulation contractors are routinely recommending Spray Polyurethane Foam as an insulation option for residential homes. And because of the excellent outcomes, SPF is quickly becoming an industry favorite for installers across the country. For very expansive spaces like attics and...

Attic Insulation Is Worth Doing Right The First Time

January 18, 2016

In most of Canada, and much of the northern United States, weather extremes are the norm. These are regions where residential homes require heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. And because energy costs are usually rising, energy efficiency is vital in keeping utility bills down. Bottom...

The Fundamentals of Basement Insulation

January 15, 2016

Unlike years gone by, when basements were purely storage spaces, today's basements are functional and usable living spaces. And it's primarily the basement insulation that allows for the comfort and livability of the space. Indeed, many basements have become fully usable - as extra bedrooms;...