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Given the right conditions, attic mould can grow and thrive very quickly. In fact, in a high moisture environment, mould finds a very comfortable home. That’s why the attic and roof are so...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Preventing the growth of mould in your attic will also lessen the need for attic mould removal and remediation. The fact is, winter weather can actually increase the likelihood of attic mould, and...

Mould growth in any part of the home is bad news, but in the attic and roof cavity there’s cause for greater concern. While there’s no need to panic, a mould outbreak in the attic will...