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Spray Foam Insulation and Safety

Spray foam is a relatively new kid on the block, and has raised some concerns and questions. There is some worry among homeowners that spray foam insulation is somehow not very safe. The truth is that within 24 hours from being applied, there is off gassing associated with the spray foam. That i...

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Blown Insulation Removal: Should You Do It Yourself?

There are many DIY projects that you can do around the house. Some are a breeze, others more difficult. With Youtube full of online tutorials, there seems to be no limit to what you can do on your own. In this new reality, it is sometimes tricky to draw the line between the projects you shoul...

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Roof Ice and Insulation

Well, winter is finally here, and with it many homeowners are finding out how good (or not so good) their home’s insulation is. And while winter is still here, it’s just the time to tell you a bit about ice and its connection to your home’s insulation. Contrary to popular bel...

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Choose Your Insulation Contractor With This 5 Step Checklist

In another article we’d discussed the choices of insulation materials, relevant to both, the DIY installer and the homeowner who will hire a contractor but wishes to do some research in advance. Now let’s approach another question. You choose to hire professionals and now need to...

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Blown Insulation Advantages

Despite the fact that this winter is still undecided whether it’s coming or not, there is no disputing that it does get pretty cold here in Canada. There is no way electricity prices are going to drop any time this lifetime, so we have to think of other ways to reduce the (sometimes ri...

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Tips For Choosing Your Insulation Method and Material

Insulation is a big topic in Canada, especially with the electricity prices on a constant rise. Proper insulation of your home can reduce hydro payments drastically, saving hundreds of dollars yearly. The question we get asked a lot, as Toronto insulation professionals, is – which insulati...

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Heating Bill On the Rise? Have Your Attic Insulation Checked!

This article is getting as relevant as ever with the winter practically at our doorstep. It is not very cold yet, but you know that when it kicks in – it will kick hard. One of the things every homeowner knows winter will bring, is the heating bill. You know it and we know it, no matter how...

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Raised Ceiling Insulation – Spray Foam to the Rescue

One of the problems with insulating raised, aka Cathedral ceilings, is that it is… well, a ceiling. The insulation has to be applied underneath it, and usually at an awkward angle. Batting is impossible to attach without extra planks and panels. Rigid foam insulation has to be cut with pai...

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Why Insulation Removal Should Be Left to Professionals

There are many things that a frugal homeowner can DIY around the house, if he has the right tools, some skill and lots of spare time. And then there are more than a few other things that are best left to professionals. This list contains plumbing, electrical work, roofing, basement construct...

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Busting Home Insulation Myths

It is common knowledge that improving your home’s insulation will make the place more comfortable, and amount to some hefty savings on the electricity bill as well. There are, however, quite a few beliefs surrounding insulation that are also treated as common knowledge, despite being a...

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