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  Properly insulating your home can boost indoor comfort and energy efficiency. By reducing heat transfer , insulation helps keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter, which can also lower the energy bills year-round. Use our helpful insulation comparison to determine the right type of insulation for your home and needs: Fibreglass Batt (Owens Corning Ecotouch Pink) • The most popular type of insulation • Easy to install • Does not shrink, settle, burn • Does not attract pests • Mould and mildew resistant • Available in assorted R-values Where to use: • Use in unfinished floors, walls and ceilings • Commonly installed between studs, joists, and beams during construction Stone Wool (Rockwool) • Made from molten rock and minerals spun into a wool-like material • Easy to install • Does not shrink, settle, burn • Does not attract pests • Mould and mildew resistant • Available in assorted R-values Where to use: • Use in unfinished flo...

  Properly insulating your home is one of the most effective ways to substantially lower your energy costs. For a truly successful insulation job, there are a few pitfalls to avoid. Blocking attic air flow The air in your attic is designed to flow in from the soffit vents then out through roof vents. This prevents humidity issues in the attic and extends the life of your roof. Piling insulation on top of soffit vents blocks air flow and will cause long term damage to your attic and roof. An easy way to avoid this problem is to install vent baffles at every soffit vent. Baffles allow air to freely enter the attic and insulation can be closely fitted around them. Too much Over-stuffing fiberglass insulation will diminish it’s effectiveness. Fiberglass insulation contains thousands of fiber threads with tiny air pockets in between. It’s these air pockets that slow temperature change. When you pack in and compress fiberglass insulation, there are fewer air poc...

  ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation can add warmth and comfort to your home and living areas while adding a layer of protection to your home. Discover how ROCKWOOL can help keep your family safe and cozy this winter: Regulated temperature ROCKWOOL ComfortBatt is designed to improve your home’s energy efficiency, helping to lower the cost of your heating and cooling bills. Batts come in various thicknesses and R-values, ranging from 2.5″ to 8″ in thickness and R-values from 10 to 32 for superior home comfort. Denser batts ROCKWOOL batts are approximately three times denser than fibreglass batts, which allows a tighter fit within the wall. ComfortBatt has a distinctive flexible edge made to compress on insertion and expand against the frame studs to close any gaps and spaces. Improved air quality ROCKWOOL ComfortBatt provides a healthier indoor environment. As a GREENGUARD Gold Certified product, ComfortBatt passes strict criteria to ensure it is acceptable f...

  ENERGY STAR® Small changes to your utility usage can add up to big savings on your monthly bills. Try these tips to conserve energy and decrease consumption. Smart thermostat Adjusts to energy-saving temperatures when you are asleep or away. Provides data so you can track and manage consumption. Laundry Washers and dryers use a lot of energy. Try to wash full loads only, use the cold water cycle and hang your clothes to dry on hangers and clothes racks. Foam sealant Polyurethane-based. Expands to fill gaps and cracks indoors and outdoors...