Winter in Edmonton paints a beautiful picture of snow-covered roofs, but beneath this serene landscape can lie a damaging issue: ice dams. These ridges of ice that form along roof edges are more than just a nuisance; they can cause…
Your attic might be hiding a problem that silently causes damage to your home, attic rain. This phenomenon, common in Calgary’s cold and fluctuating weather, can lead to serious issues if left unaddressed. While many homeowners focus on visible areas…
Edmonton is no stranger to extreme weather, with its harsh winters and sudden summer storms that can disrupt even the most cherished events. Recently, the Edmonton Heritage Festival, one of the city’s largest and most anticipated annual events, had to…
As the seasons change, homeowners in Edmonton face the challenge of keeping their energy bills under control. Effective insulation is a crucial strategy for maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home and significantly reducing heating and cooling costs. Our guide…
In the extreme environment of Edmonton, managing your home's energy efficiency isn't just a necessity—it's a lifestyle choice that impacts your comfort, your utility bills, and the value of your property. At IDEAL Insulation & Roofing, we've dedicated over four…
A common challenge with older homes is how efficiently fresh air can be introduced into the Attic space. The most common method is through the soffit area of the roof overhang. As we go back over the decades the materials…
The Energy Efficiency Alberta Rebate was announced on April 18th and is designed to help Albertan's improve their home's energy efficiency through improvements in insulation. As a leading residential insulation contractor in Alberta IDEAL Insulation & Roofing is proud to…
This past winter was one of the worst for condensation issues in Calgary's attics. The prolonged, deep cold spells exposed issues that caused extensive damage and frustration to homeowners and contractors alike. IDEAL was called to dozens of projects each month…
One of the challenges of repairing Attic insulation is properly identifying the scope of work. Attics are out of sight and hence out of mind. Quite often our customers are not aware of the issues present as so few homeowners…
Calgary has seen some severe Attic rain episodes this Winter. IDEAL has been called to dozens of homes that are experiencing water damage in their Attics, ceiling Drywall and in extreme cases water "raining" into their living spaces. We've talked…