There are an increasing number of energy-efficient sustainable buildings and homes being constructed in Canada. This makes good sense as..
The R-value Fallacy
In laymen’s terms, R-value is the measurement of how well a product insulates. To explain why traditional fiberglass insulation doesn’t..
Best Way to Insulate Existing Basement Floors
Let’s face it, insulating on top of existing concrete floors is an after thought. If we knew then, what we..
High Quality Building Insulation: An effective way to help reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions
While the International Conference on Climate Change has come and gone (Paris Climate Summit), we at Quik-Therm wanted to bring..
There Is Only ONE Right Way to Insulate the Inside of Basement Walls
Basements have issues! They get wet in a variety of ways; flooding, plumbing leaks and cracks in concrete and poor..
The BEST How to Insulate Your Basement Method
There are many ways to insulate your basement. However, for the last thirty years or so, batt insulation has been..
Rigid Insulation With Drainage Gap – Solar Dry Insulation
Rigid Insulation With Drainage Gap are Walls that Drain, Dry and Disperse Moisture Moisture management is the single most crucial..
What’s the Difference between Effective R-value and Nominal R-value?
Think of it like this! You buy a new vehicle and its estimated fuel economy is 10 liters per 100..
Economic Benefits of Energy Efficiency Programs
A 2014 study commissioned by Natural Resources Canada showed that government funding of energy efficiency programs can pay huge dividends..
Concrete Basement Insulation: Your Basement Insulation Solution
With the winter season, heating our home comfortably and efficiently has its challenges. This time of year we turn our..
