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.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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.
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