Soffit ventilation
Soffit ventilation is an important part of a healthy Attic. Older homes rely on fresh air to be drawn in through the soffit vents. The air fills the soffit cavity and then travels over the wall plate (under the roof)…
HomeStars Best of 2016 Award
IDEAL Insulation & Roofing is proud to be recognized as one of HomeStars Best of 2016 Award winners for Calgary, AB. HomeStars is one of the most trusted online forums connecting consumers with residential contractors. It has become a valuable…
Identifying Mold
Identifying Mold in your home can be a scary proposition. Why is it there? How long has it been an issue? Is it dangerous to the health of myself and my family? These questions are best answered by a qualified…
Attic Moisture Sources
Attic moisture sources can be difficult to diagnose. The sources can range from framing voids, compromised ceiling vapor barrier, electrical or plumbing penetrations, attic hatches or the ever increasing volume of recessed lighting fixtures. One of the most common attic moisture…
Properly air seal pot lights
Pot lights. Everyone loves them. They are chic, minimalist and used frequently in both new construction and renovations. Unfortunately they represent a penetration in the ceiling vapor barrier that when improperly air sealed can be a source of unwanted heat…
Air sealing attic
One of the most important factors in keeping a healthy energy efficient home is to ensure the entire envelope of your building is air sealed. Much like a balloon, poking holes in your homes building envelope will let air escape. …
Attic insulation article
Read a great article on the Construction Instruction website discussing some of the same factors we do here on our IDEAL blog. You can read the full article HERE. There is also a nice visual representation of Attic insulation…
Soffit ventilation
Attic inspections consider 3 major factors: R-value (measure of thermal resistance) of current insulation, Continuity of ceiling vapor barrier and Ventilation. Ventilation is evaluated in 2 ways: Intake (usually in through the soffit cavities) and Exhaust (through vents installed high…
Attic Rain
CBC Calgary recently reported on an unfortunate instance of Attic condensation termed "Attic Rain". You can read the article HERE. As Attic insulators we come across this phenomena during the Winter months. It is caused by a combination of 3…