Before spray foaming an attic know there are many building components in a home that are hidden behind drywall or just out of sight. As an architect in the Washington area, I’ve worked with numerous homeowners to help them understand what’s hidden behind their walls and ceilings and evaluate the Read more
TORONTO – While most homeowners don’t give much thought to what’s behind their walls, proper insulation is of key importance to having a comfortable, healthy home. Besides keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer, insulation can help lower your energy bills, prevent mold growth and Read more
A house without enough insulation is like a kid without a coat—bound to get cold. So if you’re sick of drafts and high heating bills, it might be time to help your home “bundle up” by learning how to insulate an attic (or add more of the stuff to bulk Read more
Home insulation should be a must for all. Having a well-insulated home is not only a great way to live toward a greener ideal, but to also save yourself some money on heating and cooling bills. Increasing the thermal insulation in an existing home doesn’t have to be difficult, and Read more
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average resident living in a home that was built in the 1980s consumed 77 million Btu of total energy. Those living in newer homes (built from 2000 to 2009) consumed 92 million Btu of energy in their household (19% more compared Read more
It’s getting colder, and you’re probably thinking about the effect of cold, wintry weather on your snug, warm home. How can you keep those heat bills down? And is there a solution actually works? You might be surprised to find out that preventing heat and energy loss in your home Read more
SPF Insulation is the leading choice for modern house building and renovations. Since buildings lose much of their energy because of air infiltration,this can further lead to wasting resources and large sums of money. Toronto Spray Foam Company, foam insulation contractors based in Ontario, is helping Toronto locals understand the Read more
Insulation spray foam Q: The room over the garage is cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The attic insulation was checked and OK’d by an insulation company. The roof was replaced last summer, installing ridge vents and removing two turbines. As the house is reasonably new, 2007, Read more
Q: Just bought a 1910 house in Queen Anne. We love the house, but it’s very chilly. I thought I would start with insulating the basement because I can feel jets of cool air coming in a certain points when walking around down there. I also need to install a Read more
Did you know that single-family homes are the highest users of energy in our country? Utility companies estimate that inside your home, as much as 70 percent of the energy you pay for is used for heating and cooling. With energy prices continuing to rise, it’s no wonder homeowners are Read more