Quik-Therm Solar Dry outperforms Mineral Wool. It costs less – is faster and easier to install and the manufacturing process..
Hybrid Walls – Understanding the Science
Thermodynamics 101: Warm air migrates to cold air. High pressure migrates to low pressure. High moisture migrates to low moisture…
Is Drainable Wrap Enough?
Providing airflow and drainage behind cladding is the best way to manage moisture in exterior walls. Drainable (bumpy) wraps between..
Understanding the Difference Between Permeance vs Permeability
Water Vapour Permeance is the time it takes water vapour to transmit through a unit area of material that has..
Mineral Wool Health Concerns are Growing
Concerns have been growing about the health risks of mineral wool (also known as Man-made Vitreous Fibres (MMVF)). A report..
Energy efficiency during the holidays
Quik-Therm is passionate about improving the energy efficiency of the buildings where we live and work. It is one of..
The Best Trade Show Yet
Quik-Therm has been an exhibitor at Buildex Vancouver for the past few years. We really don’t spend much money on conventional advertising, and..
Vapour Barriers
The most misunderstood building science topic is the requirement of a poly vapour barrier on the interior side of framed wall assemblies. Top building..
Passive House – The Way of the Future
Passive House is one of the most stringent energy efficiency certifications for buildings. There are a multitude of factors that..
Do You Have Cold Feet? – Quik-Therm Warm Floor Insulation
Have you ever been in a really nice house where you wished you wore slippers in the basement? It seems..
