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…
IDEAL has been working with the Better Business Bureau for decades. They do a terrific job of identifying credible companies as well as supporting consumers with legitimate concerns. The BBB recently shared this FAQ sheet on how to hire a…
Last month Calgary experienced a significant cold spell where temperatures dipped below -10C for almost 3 weeks. Cold snaps like this expose moisture issues in attics as the prolonged cold leads to the development of frost. A healthy home in…
The Alberta Government has established a new Energy Efficiency Alberta Agency that will administer & incentivize Albertan's to invest in upgrading their home's energy efficiency. Here's a snippet of their press release. You can read the entire post here. ""Energy…
Household appliances that are exhausted through the Attic space must be connected to the proper roof vent. Bathroom fans, Clothes dryers and Kitchen hood exhaust fans are all vented using a type of Gooseneck Roof Vent. Goosenecks are installed much…
The Energy Efficiency portion of the 2014 Alberta Building Code 9.36 comes into effect on November 1st, 2016. This will effect how homes are built and renovated relating to insulation. To learn more the City of Calgary is providing some…
Attic voids are tricky. They hide beneath your Attic insulation, out of sight & out of mind. They could be anywhere: above a shower, above a closet, surrounding a cinder-block chimney or simply a large hole that was cut for…