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Why July Is a Smart Time to Insulate Your Garage or Workshop with Spray Foam
For many homeowners, builders, and property owners around Gretna, the garage or workshop is more than a place to park a vehicle. It might be where...
Why Upstairs Rooms Get Too Hot in Summer: Spray Foam Insulation for Gretna Homes
If the upstairs rooms in your Gretna home feel warmer than the main floor as soon as summer arrives, you are not imagining it. Upper levels often...
IC-Rated vs Non-IC-Rated Pot Lights: The Insulation Detail That Could Start a Fire
Recessed lights, often called pot lights or can lights, are everywhere in modern homes. They look clean, they're easy to live with, and they punch a...
Rim Joists: The Hidden Energy Leak in Almost Every Manitoba Basement
Most homeowners can list the spots in their home that lose heat. Usually, they include drafty windows, an under-insulated attic, and exterior doors...
Why the 1.5-Storey Prairie Home Is One of the Hardest to Insulate
If you browse real estate listings in the province, you’ll see that the 1.5-storey home is extremely common across rural Manitoba. The basic form, a...
Why Your Home Feels Drafty at Floor Level Even With the Furnace Running
We’ve all heard the old adage “heat rises.” But what’s less understood is the unique science behind this effect. If you've ever noticed that the...
Indoor Air Quality in Prairie Homes: What Insulation Has to Do With It
Manitoba winters mean months of keeping the cold out and the heat in. Windows stay closed, doors are sealed, and the building envelope works hard to...
What the End of Heating Season Should Tell You About Your Insulation
March on the Prairies is a strange in-between time. The worst of winter is loosening its grip, but the heating bills from the past few months are...
Why Spray Foam Insulation Makes Sense in Gretna’s Prairie Climate
Manitoba winters are long, cold, and demanding on homes. If your insulation isn’t up to snuff, you feel it immediately. Cold floors, drafty rooms,...
Spring Melt in Manitoba: What It Means for Crawl Space Insulation
When the snow finally starts to disappear in Manitoba, it feels like a relief. Longer days, warmer air, and the promise of spring are welcome after...