Have you ever been in a really nice house where you wished you wore slippers in the basement? It seems..
Self Drying Non-Vented Hot Roofs – What’s the Best Roof Design?
An insulated hot, unvented roof system is an assembly that incorporates all of it’s thermal performance (insulation) above the roof..
Why insulating basement walls with Quik-Therm CIS is an environmentally responsible choice
Rigorous independent testing confirms that the Quik-Therm CIS basement insulation system will make your home or building more comfortable and..
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..
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..
Winnipeg Insulation Company Announces Launch Of Their New Wall Weatherization System For Homes & Low-Rise Buildings
WINNIPEG, Canada – Quik-Therm, an innovative and forward-thinking designer and manufacturer of residential and commercial insulation systems, based in Winnipeg,..
NEW Mandatory Home Warranty
Albertans who buy new homes will have mandatory warranty coverage under new legislation. The New Home Buyer Protection Act requires..
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..
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..
Architects, Engineers and New Energy Codes for Buildings
Other than a building’s structure, insulation is arguably the second most important building design consideration. Buildings that incorporate superior insulation/weatherization..
