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…
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…
Attic ventilation is an important factor in protecting your roof. Moisture can build in the attic from hot air sources produced within the home: bathrooms, laundry, cooking, and humidifiers. It is important to expel this air to ensure that mold…
We posted back in July that the Alberta Government was planning a new round of Energy rebates. As per this recent article in the Calgary Herald it appears as though this program is on hold. Read here. IDEAL can still…
At this time of year it is common for Homeowners to identify cold areas of their home. There are several potential causes and one of the simplest can be uneven or missing insulation in the Attic. Attics are closed off…
Looks like there is new round of AB Government energy rebate programs on the way for Fall 2014. No firm details for now. Calgary Herald article attached HERE. You attic is one of the easiest areas of your home to…
The Calgary Herald posted an article over the weekend on the Save Heat initiative. Take a look here.
The save heat project sponsored by the University of Calgary has raised some interesting statistics on energy efficiency and heat loss in Calgary's residential NW. Check out their website and see the results of their ariel thermal imaging scans. …
Found this brochure produced by Alberta Health Services outlining some facts about Mould. check it out at this link Alberta Health Services mould brochure
Found these 2 diagrams on a Google image search. I think they do a good job of outlining the difference between a positively performing attic vs. a negative situation.