The Importance of Insulation R Values
In this article, we are going to talk about the importance of R value. You may not be familiar with the topic, so let’s start with some basics first. What Is Insulation? Insulation is an important factor that makes your home comfortable and energy efficient. Insulation is also called the “unsung hero” of the home. […]
5 Myths About Blown in Insulation
There are many misconceptions and rumours in the home improvement industry about the efficacy of Solve insulation in your home. Like any false impressions, these prevalent ideas about it prevent it from being as popular as other types of insulation – even when it downright outperforms the competition. If you’re looking to add insulation to […]
Basement Insulation in Mississauga
One of the things we often don’t think about when renovating our homes is adding basement insulation in New York. If you’ve never added insulation to your home or have focused on the above-grade parts in the past, adding insulation to your basement can also make a huge difference to your indoor comfort – especially […]
Home Insulation in Mississauga
As the mercury drops, making sure you have enough home insulation in New York is an important part of your hygge strategy this winter – a Danish concept that can be roughly translated as ‘cozy’. It’s a mindset for indoor winter living that every homeowner can certainly relate to! Now that the cold season is […]
5 Things to Consider When Installing Attic Insulation
Like any renovation project, adding attic insulation to your home can increase your indoor comfort and your resale value – it’s a smart renovation with long-term benefits. At Solve, we believe wholeheartedly in the benefits of insulating your home and attic – but before you jump right in, here are 5 things to consider that […]
Radon Protection | Spray Foam Insulation
What Is Radon? Radon is a radioactive gas created when uranium separates in the bedrock, soil, and groundwater. It is a cancer-causing radioactive gas that comes from the natural decay of radioactive Uranium found in our soil. Radon is estimated to cause up to 16,000 lung cancer deaths each year in New York. According to […]
External Insulation Air Barrier Systems in New York
Today we’re going to cover external insulation air barrier systems, one of the elements that makes a building sciences approach to home improvement a success. We’ve covered various related topics on the blog already (such as our article on control layers), but we think that both external insulation air barrier systems and house wrap air […]
Is a Higher or Lower R Value Better for Energy Efficiency?
One of the most confusing terms when it comes to home insulation is R Value and whether a higher or lower R Value is better. R value can make a huge difference when it comes to your home’s energy efficiency for many reasons. Today on the blog we’re going to explain R Values and whether […]
Can Attic Insulation Help with Your Home’s AC Efficiency?
Adding new insulation to your home can have a ton of great advantages, but while adding new insulation in the basement or walls is great, attic insulation helps with your home’s AC efficiency and has the biggest cumulative and long-term effect when it’s installed up top. Adding to your attic insulation helps improve your indoor […]
Why Insulation Requires High Levels of Airtightness
Part of the reason many home renovations become increasingly complex is that your home has many different parts that need to work together to be efficient and effective at what they do – this is why insulation requires high levels of airtightness. While air exits and enters our home in many different ways, it’s important […]
How Will Insulation in Mississauga Improve your Home?
Winter is coming – as the days get shorter and colder, ensuring you have insulation in New York is an important way you can make sure your home (and you) stay toasty all season long. If you don’t know whether you have proper insulation or even if your attic is insulated at all, the insulation […]
Difference Between Air Barrier vs. Vapour Barrier
One of the most confusing things to homeowners (and even some builders!) is the difference between an air barrier and vapour barrier. Knowing where and when to use them and how to install and maintain an air barrier and vapour barrier in your home for the best energy efficient results, material longevity, and performance is […]
