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Updated on February 15th, 2021
Effective insulation is the single biggest reason modern Canadian homes are so much more comfortable and energy...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
Back in the winter of 2012, I got an email from a contractor looking for advice on an unusual situation A homeowner had...Continue Reading
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HOUSE INSULATION: The Surprising Truth About Insulation ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Why do insulation products with similar insulation R values performs so differently in the real world It's a huge but...Continue Reading
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Insulation Education – Three Overlooked Options fo...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
You’d think that anyone who lived through this past winter would have a deep appreciation for the value of home...Continue Reading
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There’s nothing like pain in the pocketbook to encourage you to take household energy efficiency seriously And...Continue Reading
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SIPs Panels: A Better Way to Build with this Foam Board ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
SIPs panels empower ordinary people to create extraordinary building There are more ways to raise a good building these...Continue Reading
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HOME INSULATION: The Invisible Investment That Keeps On ...
Updated on March 8th, 2023
When it comes to home insulation, “overdoing it” today is often the bare minimum tomorrow That’s been the trend...Continue Reading
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Furnace-Free Home in a Cold Climate
Updated on March 6th, 2024
Reiner Hoyer is an award-winning Toronto contractor with 30+ years experience, and his own house is his favourite...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: How to Boost Energy Efficiency with Spray...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Do you want your house to be warmer in winter and less expensive to heat There’s an under-used insulation upgrade...Continue Reading
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HOME RENO: Why Spray Foam Is Safe and Effective
Updated on August 12th, 2021
The first time I saw spray foam insulation in action was in the winter of 1988, while working as a carpenter on a...Continue Reading
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COLD WEATHER CONSTRUCTION: Five Tips for Building Well
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I live in Canada, and of course everyone knows Canada is a country that's cold enough to kill you for a good part of...Continue Reading
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Insulation R Values: Not What They Seem
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Go figure this one: two houses, side by side, identical floor plans, same orientation, both built by the same crew to...Continue Reading