With Basement Insulation, it's Important to do it Right the First Time

March 20, 2016

Basements usually account for a significant amount of heat loss, particularly when the space has been poorly insulated. It's because basement walls are expansive, and often un-insulated above and below grade. Worse, there's undesirable air leakage, whether it's through basement windows...

For a Major Insulation Project - Consult a Professional!

March 19, 2016

The truth is, regardless of the scope of a home insulation project, it's far better to work with a professional contractor than not. And when it comes to a major project, working with a professional is just fundamental. In most cases, unless the home is a new build, insulating a home is a...

Understanding R-Values: The Measure of ''Heat Transfer''

March 18, 2016

To understand R-Value in relation to home insulation, it's not necessary to be a scientist or engineer. For the typical homeowner it's enough to understand that R-Value is a measurement of thermal resistance - in other words, a measurement of a specific material's resistance to...

Retrofitting to Ensure Energy Savings

March 17, 2016

Home insulation is mainly about comfort - but it's also about energy consumption and energy savings. After all, an energy efficient house will dramatically reduce heating and cooling costs throughout the year. And with good insulation, those savings could be substantial enough to offset the cost...

Adding Insulation to the Home. How Much and Where?

March 15, 2016

While it's not necessary for a typical homeowner to get overly technical with home insulation, it's definitely an advantage to understand the basics. It will make for a better working relationship with a prospective insulation contractor, and decision making along the way will be much less...

Exterior and Interior Residential Home Insulation

March 14, 2016

To one degree or another, residential homes are insulated - the exterior walls; the roof and attic; even the basement. But as many homeowners are bound to discover, not all insulation performs up to scratch. The result - poor overall energy efficiency, and energy bills that are higher than need be....

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...