While this past week has given most of us across Canada a reprieve, there is no doubt that throughout December..
Net Zero Homes / Energy Efficient Homes and Buildings are the Future
The definition of a Net Zero home is a home or building which produces as much energy as it consumes…
8 Reasons to Insulate Your Home or Building with Quik-Therm Insulation
1. Quik-Therm insulation SAVES ENERGY DOLLARS. At a time when energy costs are soaring it makes a lot of cents..
Insulating a Basement is Like Baking a Cake
The vast majority of homebuilders, renovators, contractors and homeowners have a socially constructed misconception about insulation in basements. This misconception..
Best Below Grade Insulation – Quik-Therm Sub-grade Insulation (SGI)
Basically there are three types of foam insulations suitable for below grade applications. They are expanded polystyrene (EPS), extruded polystyrene..
Energy “is” a big deal, and it’s importance is reflected in the new energy codes for buildings!
The National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) was released in November of 2011 and will be implemented in many..
Fibreglass Insulation in Basements is a Guaranteed Failure
Newer building science thinking pins fibreglass insulation as a terrible idea for below-grade spaces (basements), citing its being ruined by..
Importance of eliminating air spaces between insulation and the interior of concrete basement walls
It is common practice for insulated basement walls to have an air space between the insulated framed wall and the..
Looking at Energy-Efficient Home Building Programs
There are an increasing number of highly energy-efficient homes being built in Canada. This only makes sense as these homes..
Energy Grants and Incentives Becoming the Way of the Future
Throughout Canada there are various financial rebates and incentives offered for increasing the energy efficiency of buildings. Grants can be..
