The Canada Greener Homes Grant was Launched on May 27, 2021, and offers Canadian homeowners up to 700,000 grants of up to $5,000 in energy-efficient retrofit upgrades that can be done to their homes, these…
Ontario families can now access rebates to complete low-carbon, energy-efficient renovations to their homes through a new program from the Green Ontario Fund, a non-profit provincial agency funded by proceeds from the province’s cap on…
Continuous Insulation on Foundation Walls Continuous Insulation on Foundation Walls is a reality with the update to the Ontario Building Code. This is a good time for builders and renovators to look for sleek solutions…
In older homes, visiting the basement can be a scary proposition. And storing items down there? not a happy proposition – unless everything is hermetically sealed! The smells, mildew and mould – plus cobwebs and…
I am a fan of Steve Maxwell’s edutainment. He takes household concerns and makes the solutions clear, simple and a do-able challenge! He also has some great common sense. He is also an Ontario man…
The buzz and concerns around energy efficiency have led to lots of questions: What insulation should I use to be most responsible? To be most comfortable? To save the most money? Is insulation the whole…
Bolair Day This year for the first time, Eco organized a great day of networking, service and support with Bolair to keep our rigs and our crew in tip-top shape. It was a day filled…
Sometimes we get called in to fix up insulation issues even on a new home or install. In this project, Ken was called in to assess what was going on with a cold room with…
Whether you need to keep materials warm inside your rig or you are using a Container or Quonset hut to store supplies, there are times when heating a metal area is necessary. The costs are prohibitive…
Your home’s basement provides a huge opportunity for energy savings. As much as 30% of your heat loss is due to an uninsulated basement. This is exacerbated by penetrations from plumbing and electrical that cause…
I wanted to share a success with you from this weekend as I relax after a successful conference. Friday to Sunday the owners, managers and Lead Hands (On-site supervisors) gathered at the Cambridge Hotel and…
Guest Author: Shawna Henderson Reprinted with Permission What’s the use of a high performance envelope if it doesn’t make the grade? First Published on February 20, 2017 on LinkedIN In the US, there’s a requirement…
Some homeowners are intimidated that part of the Union Gas or Enbridge rebate must be used on a before-and-after energy audit. What if my house doesn’t qualify? Will I still have to pay for the…
A crawl space has been accurately described as a space that has all of the issues of a full basement (and more) – but none of the convenience. Whether your crawl space has a poured…
Big icicles on your roof can be a symptom of a bigger problem: Ice Dams. …and they can be just as good as a thermal imaging camera for diagnosing this time of year. Have a…
When enerQUALITY announced a workshop on the revisions to the SB-12 that “go live” January 2017, I was eager to attend – and to bring our COO, Shawn Tang, along as an interpreter (I am,…
(first in a series of building envelope fixes for your home) The battle of the thermostats reaches its peak in the dead of winter (and in the dog days of summer if you air condition –…
You may have seen our BONE Structure banner rotating on our home page. We have done some great projects with BONE Structure since their inception in 2005 because continuous insulation – in the form of Spray…
BONE Structure has caught the eye of NEST and Tesla with their innovative sustainable builds and energy efficient air-tight homes. Watch this video for some great background on the technology. This Clean Tech event is…
At Eco Insulation we have a set of standards and processes captured within Technical Bulletins. All of our people in every franchise are trained to use the same set of standards and processes from sales…
Spray Foam’s Versatility Adds Energy Efficiency To Homes Of Any Age (NAPSI)-For the 66 percent of Americans (and Canadians) who live in homes built before 1980, lower heating and cooling costs might seem like a…
Challenge your assumptions of what insulation can do for your building envelope. When you work with a reputable insulation company, you can expect more than just thermal value… in fact studies in the U.S. have…
Building your dream home here in God’s Country? Plan for our cold deep-freeze winters with a bit of extra insurance. Under Slab Spray Foam Insulation A good insulation package is a must in our climate,…
Is this hot real estate market tempting you to list your home? Anyone who has ever contemplated selling their home can identify with this quandry: What renovations (that I should have done years ago for my…
Once you have considered your budget and your house’s original construction, you can now decide how much insulation to add, depending on your energy-saving objectives. Table 1 provides general guidance for the amount of insulation…
Why Air Seal and Insulate? Save Energy and Money. Air sealing deals with leaks through your home’s envelope − the outer walls, interior wall sill plates in your attics, windows, doors, and other openings − which…
ROI of Spray Foam Insulation When compared to other insulation types like fibreglass or cellulose, the leading advantage is how well spray foam controls air leakage. As much as 40% of the energy lost in…
Summer insulation needs Identify your summer insulation needs with a free inspection from Eco Insulation. Most people don’t realize but it cost more to cool your home than to heat it. Yet a majority of…
Blown cellulose insulation Why use cellulose insulation? At Eco Insulation we use cellulose insulation. The main reason we prefer blown fiber cellulose is because of its extremely high content of recycled material. Its made up…
A must read if you have a crawlspace in your home! Excerpt: “Insulation in your basement crawl space can make your whole house more efficient. Here’s how to install it in your space.” Read on…