The Essentials of Exterior Insulation

September 11, 2015

As most homeowners already know, heat flows from a warm space to a cool space - it's natural. In the winter, heat has a tendency to flow from the heated indoor spaces to the outdoors - and that happens right through the walls. On the other hand, in the summer, heat has a tendency to flow from...

When and Where Foam Insulation Should Be Used?

August 24, 2015

Foam insulation (referred to as spray polyurethane foam by the professionals) is an insulation product that is installed with a spray-application. The foam insulation is applied initially in the form of a liquid, expanding many times over, and hardening into place as an insulating envelope. This...

Understanding the Different Types of Home Insulation

August 18, 2015

Home insulation has become an indispensable component in new construction, renovations, and retrofitting. Today, with the high cost of winter heating and summer air conditioning, a homeowner is motivated to consider enhanced insulation. Comfort in the home has become a requisite for every homeowner,...

Choosing the Right Type of Insulation For Your Home

July 13, 2015

Choosing the right type of insulation for your home begins with understanding the fundamentals of insulation. There are so many products on the market today, and so many marketing claims, that decision-making is made more confusing than need be. To be sure, having a good insulation contractor is a...

Properly Removing Old (or Damaged) Insulation

July 13, 2015

With the upsurge of home renovations and retrofits these days, it's common for the homeowner to remove and replace existing insulation. It's actually quite an important home improvement, and with a much better payoff than something like a washroom renovation. For those moving into a...

Everyone Seems To Be Talking About Sustainability

June 16, 2015

Generally speaking, sustainability is the continuing and ongoing endurance of a system or process. Various definitions and descriptions refer to sustainability or sustainable development, but overall, four main sectors are associated and interconnected - these include ecology, economics, politics,...

Making the Basement Livable, Comfortable and Energy Efficient

June 10, 2015

In any home, of any size, the basement space is far too valuable to go to waste. It can easily be used as an additional living room, an extra bedroom, a home office, even a fully self-contained "in-law suite". The important thing is to make it functional and usable. But at the same time,...

Removing Old Insulation Requires Caution and Attention.

May 20, 2015

During a renovation or retrofit, the removal of existing insulation may be necessary, and may be recommended by a contractor. And although it's possible for some insulation products to be installed over the existing insulation, the best project results are attained when old insulation is removed...

Properly Insulating the Basement Has Important Benefits

May 19, 2015

North American basements were originally allocated for additional storage space, the water heater and furnace, and maybe a small workbench area. As it turned out, the basement also became a dumping ground for everything that wouldn't comfortably fit upstairs in the house. We seem to be smarter...

Spray Foam Insulation is a Superb Product. But It Requires Special Care and Attention

April 20, 2015

The growth of spray foam insulation has been exponential in the last few years. It's because so many homeowners are demanding the installation, and so many contractors and renovators are recommending the product. But along with the growth and popularity come some "shock" stories, and...