Homeowners in Ottawa always seek ways to improve their homes comfort energy efficiency and overall value Insulation is a crucial part of this equation and among the many options available blown in ins ...

We live in a small detached house. When we bought it many years ago, we had spray foam loft insulation installed. We were told at the time that it came with a guarantee, that ventilation was not ...

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The Government is looking to shake up how builders can meet insulation standards for new homes in a bid to reduce building costs. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has proposed several ...

but added flexibility could allow more insulation in the walls to balance out less under-floor. Another key change -- to calculate whole buildings, not individual components -- could cut 15 ...

The Government is proposing changes to building insulation standards aimed at reducing construction costs. After a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) review of the recently ...