Homes built during the 1970 & 1980’s Homes built in the 1970s and 80s were insulated to the standards of their time, R-12, but those standards no longer match today’s new code requirements. New homes built after 2016 fall under the new building code were homes must have continuous insulation throughout the building and increased […]
Read More Attic Insulation, building code, insulation contractor, London Ontario, Strathroy Ontario, West LorneIt’s no secret that spray foam combats the cold. What’s not quite so well-known is that it tackles the heat as well. When you think of insulation, what comes to mind? Most people think of keeping warm during the winter, but it is just as crucial for keeping cool in the summer! Insulation is the […]
Read More Southwestern Ontario, Spray foam, summer insulationMany people assume insulation is something that only keeps your home warm during the colder months. Yes, this is true, insulation works by slowing the movement of heat between two spaces – it doesn’t ‘keep the cold out’ which is what people often assume! In an insulated house, the insulation slows the rate at which […]
Read More cellulose, GreenON, Home Insulation, London Ontario, Roxul, Southwestern Ontario Temperatures, Spray foamInsulation acts as a barrier to heat loss and heat gain, particularly in roofs, attics, walls, and floors working to keep the elements out in Southwestern Ontario. In many homes insulation is the most practical and cost-effective way to make a house more energy efficient. There are several ways to reduce energy consumption and heat […]
Read More Attic Insulation, basement, energy efficient, GreenON, heat lose, rebates, renovating, retrofitting, wall cavityWhen it comes to attic insulation homeowners in London, ON do not give much thought to what is in there until they start having problems. Regardless of the type of attic or gable roof is in your house, there are some things to examine when deciding the best kind of insulation to put in your […]
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