Attic Insulation

What makes the insulation of an attic so important? As hot air is known to rise, the attic and roof are the most vulnerable areas of the home for heat loss. Following a close second is the home’s exterior walls. When the focus is on energy efficiency, a well-insulated attic is key. Not only is it a huge money saver, but also when the top...

For many homeowners the costs of running a home are excessive, it is the price to be paid for homeownership, but it does come with benefits. An investment you made 10-years ago is growing in equity and that is a good thing. But the cost that is related to running a home, like energy costs is growing faster than your ability to meet the demands of...

Simply stated, an energy efficient residential home or building structure is one that efficiently controls the flow of heat, air, and moisture that is coming in and out of the structure.  A home is very much a “system” - multiple components that interact with each other, and contribute to the overall indoor environment.  As...

To protect our homes and the residents who reside in them, it is important to have sufficient attic insulation and ventilation present in your attic. The attic, for most people is an afterthought because they seldom use it and any time they are in it, it’s for a short amount of time. Attics are often overlooked by the homeowner, but it plays...

The most important upgrades we make to our homes are the ones that pay dividends. And no more so than creating an energy-efficient home that will save money in the long run and add value to the equity we are building in our homes. Our friends at Union Gas have a unique plan for ‘energy smart upgrades’ that could help defray the...