Insulation & Air Sealing
Drafty rooms and rising heating costs are all signs you may have energy escaping. Insulation, combined with air sealing, is an effective way to improve home comfort, reduce costs and lessen your environmental impact. Learn why it’s a smart investment and get rebates to upgrade.
Unusually high energy costs.
Drafty rooms and uneven temperatures.
Cold floors and walls in the winter.
Mould in the basement.
Ice dams or snow melting on your roof.
The first step is to find where heat is escaping. A typical home loses more as much as 40 percent of its energy costs through tiny cracks. On a windy day, light an incense stick and hold it near common leak areas. If the smoke flutters, there’s a leak.
How to install foam gaskets.
How to avoid heat loss from pot lights.
How does a blower door test work?
How to spot air leaks in your basement.
If your household income is eligible, we’ll install new insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat—at no cost to you.
See if you qualifyInsulation acts as a barrier to help keep warm air where you want it. It’s an investment that pays itself off through energy savings over time.
Insulation effectiveness is measured with an R-value—the higher the R-value, the more you reduce energy loss. Determining which value is right for your home depends on which climate zone you live in. A qualified contractor will help you figure this out.
See how to chooseIf your attic has less than 25 cm of insulation, an attic is a good place to start to prevent air from escaping through your roof.
An unfinished basement is a prime spot for insulation, which can keep rooms above it more comfortable and prevent moisture damage.
If you’re planning to renovate your walls or your home’s siding, it’s worth adding insulation to walls at the same time. Don’t overlook your garage.
ENERGY STAR® certified windows, doors and skylights and up to 40 percent more efficient and designed to reduce energy loss, condensation and outdoor noise.
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