Dreading Winter As we move deeper into Autumn, it is hard not to set one’s sights on the skies predicting when the first snowflake will fall. It is always a bit of a touchy subject with the majority of our neighbours dreading the very thought while the small minority of us eagerly awaits the first […]
Read More Chase Insulation, Chatham Ontario, cozy home, Dutton Ontario, icicles, London Ontario, Strathroy Ontario, winterHome The days are getting shorter, the mornings are feeling crisp and school is back in session. Fall is just around the corner and that usually means washing windows, raking leaves and cleaning gutters, is that enough to really get your home ready for autumn…and inevitably winter? You may want to consider investing in spray […]
Read More Chatham Ontario, Homeowner, insulation contractor, London Ontario, Spray foam, Spray Foam InsulationWhen it comes to renovating you’re home the expense of insulation is always a factor. Unless homeowners opt for spray foam the two least expensive options are Cellulose Blown-In Insulation and Fiberglass Batts when it comes to residential insulation applications. Air-Barrier Both cellulose and fiberglass allow air to pass through and need to be paired […]
Read More blown-in insulation, cellulose, fiberglass batt insulation, London Ontario, Spray foamHomes 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 LorneInsulation 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 […]
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