Published on June 15, 2020
Owning a home comes with both responsibilities and challenges. With general upkeep, the smart approach is to ensure ongoing maintenance. But – wear and tear does take a toll over the years. Roof leaks, for example, are a very common problem, and roof leak repair is a common need. Unfortunately, roof leak repair is also ...
Read MorePublished on June 05, 2020
Home energy efficiency has become a huge priority for homeowners in Toronto, Mississauga, and the GTA. So it’s no wonder that energy upgrades and retrofits top the list when it comes to home improvements. For homeowners considering attic insulation in Mississauga, Toronto, and the GTA, several home energy rebates are currently available. The ...
Read MorePublished on May 13, 2020
With all of the benefits of home ownership, there are also challenges that arise from time to time. To be sure, mold remediation is not one of the maintenance challenges that homeowners could imagine. But in a typical residential attic, mold infiltrations are not an uncommon occurrence. Naturally, the best approach in the attic is ...
Read MorePublished on April 16, 2020
Hard to believe, but it’s finally time to say goodbye to winter and welcome back the spring. For many homeowners, the Spring Cleaning Checklist is part of an annual protocol. But at the same time, many homeowners forget to include attic insulation on the list. In Toronto, attic insulation is a key part ...
Read MorePublished 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. If you know that your attic insulation contains vermiculite (or if you suspect this), then you should assume ...
Read MorePublished 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 ...
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