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Here on the eve of Halloween, I thought I’d talk about something that certainly sends a chill up my spine. Just last week, I appeared on CBC’s Marketplace to talk about how to safeguard against problems caused by unscrupulous and careless sprayfoam insulation installers. To be clear, I wasn’t the one wearing a ghoul costume, I was on the show...
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Last long weekend, I talked about one of Canada’s great resources: our national character – especially as it defines how we do business with one another. This long weekend, which marks summer’s peak and the slippery descent back toward (sorry for saying it) winter, I want to talk about another Canadian resource: oil. Oil is something we don’t talk about...
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It’s a debate for the ages, and the perfect way to wrap up “Make Mold a Memory Month”: cellulose insulation vs. fiberglass insulation. As always, there are pros and cons to both types, but when it comes to mold-prevention, cellulose is the winner – hands down! Earlier this month, we talked about the important role insulation plays in managing mold...
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When we talk about home insulation as an investment, the first thing that comes to mind for most people is the savings associated with lowering the amount of fuel that needs to be burned to heat and cool your house. Not only does insulation represent an immediate savings from burning less money – it also represents a hedge against the...
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April 22 has been set aside for us to reflect on how well we’ve been looking after the place we call home. Not the home we typically think of. But the home we all share: the Earth. When late American astronomer, astrophysicist, cosmologist, and author Carl Sagan, famously called our home “pale blue dot” he created a powerful impression with...
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Yes, there are times when hot air isn’t a good thing It’s smart to contract a spray foam insulation expert. While DIY has its appeal, going with a pro not only saves time and money, it also prevents costly mistakes and liability. It also increases the performance of the install, which saves you even more money over the long-term. But...
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When it comes to the environment, most of us want to do the right thing. And claims of a product’s greenness can be appealing. Energy saving spray in foam insulation – an idea that is green in and-of-itself – has an inherent appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. So it’s only logical that some insulation companies and insulating foam manufacturers seek...
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Londoner’s lead the trend of upgrading builder basic insulation to Spray Foam Andrew Houben, Insta-Insulation’s London Smart Comfort Advisor reports that he has met with numerous London homeowners that are looking to upgrade their builder basic fiberglass insulation to Spray Foam, since meeting them at the London Spring Home and Garden Show last month. When asked why Londoner’s seem to...
