Published on March 23, 2020
Given the right conditions, attic mold can grow and thrive very quickly. In fact, in a high moisture environment, mold finds a very comfortable home. That’s why the attic and roof are so perfect for mold to reproduce. With a proper installation, and the right type of ventilation, blown-in insulation contributes to a ...
Read MorePublished on March 17, 2020
The roof in a residential home is one of the more important components of the building structure. Whether you’re dealing with a conventional roof leak or confronted with attic insulation that is badly contaminated, it’s critical to maintain the attic and roof properly. Like any part of a home, good roof ...
Read MorePublished on February 19, 2020
Attic insulation is usually out-of-sight, so the benefits are often unnoticed by homeowners. A well-insulated attic actually makes a big contribution to a residential home – from saving on energy consumption, to maintaining seasonal comfort, to regulating indoor temperature. With attic insulation, there’s sometimes a question about having the “right amount”. ...
Read MorePublished on February 17, 2020
In nature, vermiculite is naturally occurring – it’s a mineral that comprises shiny flakes that are light-weight, fire-resistant, and odourless. Over the years, vermiculite has been used in various products, and particularly in attic insulation.
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Published on February 12, 2020
Because your attic is out of sight, it’s also one of the least noticeable areas of the home. For most homeowners in Toronto, the attic is an unused part of the house, and thus overlooked. In fact, most homeowners have never even ventured into the attic. Without checking the attic space, there’...
Read MorePublished on January 22, 2020
For most homeowners, the attic is “out-of-sight” and, therefore, “out-of-mind”. But when energy efficiency issues arise, the questions are usually about insulation. Is there sufficient insulation material? Is the existing insulation performing? Does the attic insulation need to be removed? For homeowners in Toronto, attic insulation is an essential component of ...
Read MorePublished on December 17, 2019
When January comes around, Toronto’s frigid winter highlights the inefficiencies that may be present in your attic insulation. With temperatures easily dipping to -20 Celsius, inefficient attic insulation in Toronto can contribute to both heat loss and inconsistent indoor temperatures. Inefficient insulation can make your home quite uncomfortable in winter. More than that, ...
Read MorePublished on November 14, 2019
In Toronto, where frigid winters can get quite extreme, attic insulation upgrades can make a huge difference. When the temperature dips to -20 Celsius, indoor heat loss and inconsistent heating can make a home very uncomfortable. More than that, if attic insulation is not sufficient enough (or underperforming), then the furnace is working overtime and ...
Read MorePublished on September 13, 2019
In the attic and roof cavity, blown-in attic insulation is one of the more cost-effective installations. At EcoComfort, we install two types of blown-in attic insulation – blown-in fibreglass and blown-in cellulose. Each product has pros and cons, while providing satisfactory insulation performance. While many of our customers have realized better results with blown-in ...
Read MorePublished on August 29, 2019
If you need to enhance the existing insulation in your home, you may be wondering about installing new insulation over old insulation. The fact is, there’s probably some type of insulation in your exterior walls and throughout your attic. The important thing is to determine the condition of your existing insulation and then ...
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