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Does attic insulation keep you cool in summer? The short answer is yes; insulation isn’t only useful during frigid winter temperatures. Proper insulation works all year long, helping keep your home cool even when...
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You may be asking, “how does insulation increase energy efficiency?” First, you must understand what insulation does and how to check if your home has the correct insulation. These details clearly show how a...
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You may wonder, “what is attic insulation?” or “does attic insulation help, and is it worth the investment?” Attic insulation is responsible for keeping the air inside your home while preventing outside air from...
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The Home Energy Conservation Program from Enbridge will help you afford your home’s energy efficiency upgrades by giving you rebates of up to $5,000 for upgraded attic insulation, air sealing, and a new high-efficiency...
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Commercial and residential buildings in Canada are responsible for 18% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, and the government seeks to support Canadians in making their properties more efficient to fight climate change. Homeowners are...
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A Green Home – Typically designed homes that are ecologically sustainable, aiming mainly at the effective utilization of Water, Building Materials, and Energy. Greener Homes Energy Audit: The Purview of Greener Homes Energy Audit...
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Enbridge Energy offers homeowners rebates for making home improvements which will help in reducing their energy bills. There are several benefits of renovating and reducing energy wastage in the home, and the homeowner will...
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Although some home improvements can incur a cost, opportunities are available that help improve a home while also saving homeowners money. Many people will know the importance of retaining heat in the house, but...
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The Canada Greener Homes Grant (CGHG) is an initiative that currently offers up to 700,000 grants of up to $5,000 to Canadian homeowners looking to improve their homes’ energy efficiency. It was launched in...
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While ice dams may look beautiful and harmless on top of your house, they are a nightmare waiting to happen. If not treated, these chunks of ice can damage your gutters and roof, causing...
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This is a frequently asked question we got a lot from people interested in topping up their attic insulation. The amount of insulation in your attic is essential to maintaining comfort in your home. With sufficient attic insulation, your heating bills are lower, and your home becomes more energy efficient. Most homeowners already have some attic insulation. However, the amount
Did you know that your roof benefits when you have the proper amount of attic insulation installed? Some of the benefits your roof gains include: Increases the life of the roof shingles. Your shingles will last longer because there are not at risk of ice dams, and less extreme changes in temperatures. Helps prevent heat loss from the home. When
It is hard to believe it is already fall and winter will soon be here. The cooler fall temperatures make this the perfect time to take care of some home maintenance and get your home ready for winter. By taking care of maintenance now, you will be warm, and cozy once colder winter weather, snow, and ice arrive!
The question of replacing or repairing your roof is something most homeowners will have to answer at some point. There are several factors to consider when deciding what is best for your home. Before we get to those, the primary consideration when deciding to repair or replace the roof is the age of the roof. If your roof is more
With many construction and roofing specialists companies in the market today, choosing a high quality roofing contractor who is properly certified can feel especially daunting. The following questions can help you choose a professional roofing specialist.
Attic ventilation is one of the most published roofing topics on the internet today. There are countless articles and blogs available for homeowners from various resources. While many of these articles have similar themes, I have noticed some varying opinions on the importance and benefits of ventilation. I have also noticed that ventilation is sometimes a scapegoat for a deeper, more underlying problem. In today’s article, I want to cover what I feel are the truths about attic ventilation regarding its importance and benefits. I also want to mention where I see ventilation (specifically, the lack of) as being unfairly blamed for issues and deficiencies that have deeper rooted problems. I will also discuss some common products used for attic ventilation.
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