Wow!! Amazing!! Crazy!! Brrrrrrr!
Yes, the cold season has arrived! Now is a good time to check your basement headers for air leaks!
Did you know that Ottawa is the 7th coldest capital in the world?1 Ottawa's January is actually the 3rd coldest! (colder than Moscow!)
Now that you're armed with knowledge of the above fun fact, here are some more fun facts.
Spray Foam Insulation will fill all cavities in basement headers (including around pipes and vents leading outside) and help keep your floors above warm. Kinlar's medium density (closed cell) spray foam product does not retain moisture, in fact, it's an approved vapour barrier at 2" or greater.
Fibreglass insulation retains moisture and can cause mould growth. Replacing the fibreglass insulation with spray foam will give your home a good seal and prevent mould from growing.
Another fun fact is that KinLar Insulation is offering a 15% discount on all jobs completed before January 31st, 2010!
some conditions apply - visit our website for more details
And don't forget, you can still take advantage of the ecoEnergy Retrofit Grant as well as the Home Renovation Tax Credit!
For more fun facts about spray foam insulation and for a free estimate, call us at 613-697-0957 or click here to request a free estimate!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
There’s never been a better time to make your home more energy efficient.
Are you looking for ways to:
- Increase Home Comfort
- Lower your energy costs
- Reduce your impact on the environment
If you answer yes to any or all of these questions, please read on.
If you live in Ontario, you’re already aware of the rising costs of energy,
combined with the frequent shortages of electricity resulting in brown-outs and
now the implementation of smart-metering. This, combined with our harsh weather
conditions ranging from bone-chilling cold, to sweltering heat and humidity.
Ontarians are faced with the difficult task of finding a reasonable balance of
home comfort, manageable budgets and more efficient use of resources.
What’s
even more challenging is the fact that many of these variables are commonly
perceived as out of your control.
What can you do to stop this vicious cycle?
Most homes in Ontario are not up to 2006 building code standards for energy
efficiency. It is quite likely that your home is costing you more than you’d
like to spend on energy and even still, has areas that are too drafty, too cold
in the winter, too hot in the summer. The good news is, you do not need to buy
or build a new house. You can make significant upgrades to your home and start
saving money and living more comfortably immediately, and further to this,
commit an act of green.
Are you thinking that upgrading your home to current energy standards is going to cost you a fortune?
Did you know that you can lower your energy costs by 30-40% in a matter of days?
Further to this, the Provincial and Federal Governments are willing to pitch in
as much as $10,000 in rebates and an additional tax credit of up to $1,350 under the
home renovation tax credit. As of April 1, 2009, you can get up to $7,000 in
rebates, just for home insulation.
Most people think that in order to make their
homes more energy efficient, they have to change their heating and energy
source, put in new windows and doors etc. This may be true in most cases, but
did you know that the least expensive and easiest way to address your energy
costs and heat loss is by means of insulation?
Most homes today have traditional
forms of insulation such as fiberglass batts, blown cellulose fibre, or
Styrofoam. The problem with these types of insulation are as follows:
- They were likely installed before 2006 standards for building code, which means that the R-value is currently not sufficient
- They are all forms of insulation subject to thermal bridging, which means that heat or
cold goes in and out of your home far too easily.
What can be done about this?
- Have an energy audit done by an independent energy auditor. He/she will show you how you can make home improvements to make your home more energy efficient.
- Contact KinLar Insulation to assist with your insulation needs.
Why KinLar Insulation?
We use sprayed polyurethane foam, it is by far the most energy efficient
insulation and the most environment friendly.
Our PolarFoam7300-SOYA offers the
following features:
- R-6 per inch
- 100% monolithic seal
- Integrated Air Barrier at just 1” of thickness
- Integrated Air and Vapor Barrier at just 2” of thickness
- Less than 1% (0.68) moisture retention
- Forms rigid
What are the benefits?
- Lower energy costs
- Increased home comfort
- Better air quality in the home
- Less noise pollution
- No mold/mildew
- Structure rigidity
- Longer life to your home
Committing an act of green will save you lots of green now more than ever.
Government rebates, tax credits and a tax credit matching discount* from KinLar Insulation.
(*Limited time offer, please contact KinLar Insulation for more details)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Home Renovation Tax Credit - Receive up to $1,350!
If you were thinking of getting some insulation work done, now you've got the opportunity to have the government pay some of it (so to speak).
The budget is out and it's just about approved.
Receive a 15% tax credit (to a maximum of $1,350) when you get some of the much needed work done to your house.
Not only will your taxes benefit, so will your energy bill!
For more information, see the information flyer (PDF) on the government's site.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
If you're looking for a price on your next insulation job, you can fill out our online quote request form and we will be happy to provide you with a free estimate.
The budget is out and it's just about approved.
Receive a 15% tax credit (to a maximum of $1,350) when you get some of the much needed work done to your house.
Not only will your taxes benefit, so will your energy bill!
For more information, see the information flyer (PDF) on the government's site.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
If you're looking for a price on your next insulation job, you can fill out our online quote request form and we will be happy to provide you with a free estimate.
Monday, February 2, 2009
What You Don't Know About "R" Value
"R" Fairy Tale - The Myth of Insulation Values
(excerpt from article by David B. South)
One of the fairy tales of our time is the "R-value." The "R-value" is touted to the Canadian consumer to the point where it has taken a "chiseled in stone" status.
The saddest part of the fairy tale is the R-value by itself is almost a worthless number, given that the effectiveness of most insulation materials are highly dependent on the quality of the installation. For example, batt-type insulation is commonly "stuffed", improperly fitted, or has gaps and voids. With inappropriate or poorly installed insulation the R-value dwindles very quickly and the effective R-value is much less than the stated amount.
As well, R-values are a measure of thermal resistance to heat transfer caused by conduction and convection but do not measure a product's ability to reflect radiant heat energy.
If you’d like additional information, feel free to contact us.
If you're looking for a price on your next insulation job, you can fill out our online quote request form and we will be happy to provide you with a free estimate.
(excerpt from article by David B. South)
One of the fairy tales of our time is the "R-value." The "R-value" is touted to the Canadian consumer to the point where it has taken a "chiseled in stone" status.
The saddest part of the fairy tale is the R-value by itself is almost a worthless number, given that the effectiveness of most insulation materials are highly dependent on the quality of the installation. For example, batt-type insulation is commonly "stuffed", improperly fitted, or has gaps and voids. With inappropriate or poorly installed insulation the R-value dwindles very quickly and the effective R-value is much less than the stated amount.
As well, R-values are a measure of thermal resistance to heat transfer caused by conduction and convection but do not measure a product's ability to reflect radiant heat energy.
If you’d like additional information, feel free to contact us.
If you're looking for a price on your next insulation job, you can fill out our online quote request form and we will be happy to provide you with a free estimate.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
What is CUFCA and Why is it Important?
What is CUFCA?
CUFCA is the Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors Association.
What does CUFCA do?
CUFCA promotes all aspects of sprayed foam insulation from the manufacturing level through to the licensed distributors, dealers, contractors and installers.
What does this mean to me?
What this means to you, the consumer, is the highest quality standards in the industry.
KinLar Insulation Inc. is a Certified CUFCA member, a CUFCA licensed contractor and only uses CUFCA licensed installers and CUFCA approved materials.
Our commitment to CUFCA is to maintain strict adherence to the CUFCA standards for product performance, quality spray foam application and quality workmanship.
KinLar Insulation stands behind these commitments because we believe that word of mouth is the best form of advertising and that quality speaks the loudest.
What if I want more information?
For more information, please click on link to www.cufca.ca or feel free to contact us by e-mail or at (613) 989-5677.
CUFCA is the Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors Association.
What does CUFCA do?
CUFCA promotes all aspects of sprayed foam insulation from the manufacturing level through to the licensed distributors, dealers, contractors and installers.
What does this mean to me?
What this means to you, the consumer, is the highest quality standards in the industry.
KinLar Insulation Inc. is a Certified CUFCA member, a CUFCA licensed contractor and only uses CUFCA licensed installers and CUFCA approved materials.
Our commitment to CUFCA is to maintain strict adherence to the CUFCA standards for product performance, quality spray foam application and quality workmanship.
KinLar Insulation stands behind these commitments because we believe that word of mouth is the best form of advertising and that quality speaks the loudest.
What if I want more information?
For more information, please click on link to www.cufca.ca or feel free to contact us by e-mail or at (613) 989-5677.
Monday, September 29, 2008
My existing walls have no insulation, what can I do?
We will address two types of insulation, traditional fibreglass batt insulation and spray foam insulation.
Quite simply, in order to apply the traditional fibreglass batt insulation, you would have to remove the existing wall surface, install the fiberglass insulation, install an approved vapor barrier and then rehang the drywall, tape, mud and re-finish.
With spray foam insulation, the most efficient way is to remove the existing drywall, apply the insulation and re-install the drywall. Please feel free to contact us for more details and to discuss all of your options.
Sprayed foam offers a high R value, is an approved air barrier, doesn't retain any moisture and therefore eliminates the risk for mould buildup. Spray foam also improves structure rigidity and provides additional sound proofing. It is in most cases, the best insulation solution available.
If you’d like additional information, feel free to contact us. If you're looking for a price on your next insulation job, you can fill out our online quote request form and we will be happy to provide you with a free estimate.
Quite simply, in order to apply the traditional fibreglass batt insulation, you would have to remove the existing wall surface, install the fiberglass insulation, install an approved vapor barrier and then rehang the drywall, tape, mud and re-finish.
With spray foam insulation, the most efficient way is to remove the existing drywall, apply the insulation and re-install the drywall. Please feel free to contact us for more details and to discuss all of your options.
Sprayed foam offers a high R value, is an approved air barrier, doesn't retain any moisture and therefore eliminates the risk for mould buildup. Spray foam also improves structure rigidity and provides additional sound proofing. It is in most cases, the best insulation solution available.
If you’d like additional information, feel free to contact us. If you're looking for a price on your next insulation job, you can fill out our online quote request form and we will be happy to provide you with a free estimate.
Save Energy - Insulate Your Home
When thinking about home insulation, there are alternatives to traditional fibreglass. Spray Foam Insulation is gaining popularity because of its many benefits.
What is it?
Spray foam insulation is made of polyurethane. Two liquids pumped and applied to the surface at the appropriate ratio expand to form a continuous insulation barrier.
The Pros
Higher R-Value
Compared to other materials, spray foam insulation has the highest R-value per thickness. The desired R-value can therefore be reached with less thickness.
Air barrier
Spray polyurethane foam insulation expands to fill and seal all crack in hard to reach places. This type of insulation prevents air infiltration (air entering your home) and air exfiltration (air exiting your home). Since certain types of spray foam insulation are approved air barriers, a separate vapour barrier is not required.
Health
Once spray foam insulation has been applied, it is inert. It does not emit gasses and does not react with anything. It does not support bacteria or fungus growth.
Since this method of insulating your home creates an efficient thermal break between the extreme outdoor temperatures and the indoor temperatures, condensation is virtually eliminated removing the possibility for mould or fungus to grow.
The Cons
Spray foam insulation is not for the do-it-yourselfer. Certified contractors are required to apply this method of insulation.
The Cost
The cost of having spray foam insulation installed is roughly 2 times that of traditional materials. However, the higher R-value and air sealing will save you 30% to 50% on your energy bills. Typical payback of spray foam insulation is less than 5 years!
Need an Estimate?
Fill out our online form or contact us today for a free estimate.
What is it?
Spray foam insulation is made of polyurethane. Two liquids pumped and applied to the surface at the appropriate ratio expand to form a continuous insulation barrier.
The Pros
Higher R-Value
Compared to other materials, spray foam insulation has the highest R-value per thickness. The desired R-value can therefore be reached with less thickness.
Air barrier
Spray polyurethane foam insulation expands to fill and seal all crack in hard to reach places. This type of insulation prevents air infiltration (air entering your home) and air exfiltration (air exiting your home). Since certain types of spray foam insulation are approved air barriers, a separate vapour barrier is not required.
Health
Once spray foam insulation has been applied, it is inert. It does not emit gasses and does not react with anything. It does not support bacteria or fungus growth.
Since this method of insulating your home creates an efficient thermal break between the extreme outdoor temperatures and the indoor temperatures, condensation is virtually eliminated removing the possibility for mould or fungus to grow.
The Cons
Spray foam insulation is not for the do-it-yourselfer. Certified contractors are required to apply this method of insulation.
The Cost
The cost of having spray foam insulation installed is roughly 2 times that of traditional materials. However, the higher R-value and air sealing will save you 30% to 50% on your energy bills. Typical payback of spray foam insulation is less than 5 years!
Need an Estimate?
Fill out our online form or contact us today for a free estimate.
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