Ice Damming on Gambrel Roofs20240514053740
Ice Damming on Gambrel Roofs
Barn-style gambrel roofs have two, usually-symmetrical sides, with gables at each end. This style is simple to construct, and maximizes the potential ...
Attic Insulation Baffles and Their Importance20240402002116
Attic Insulation Baffles and Their Importance
Free air flow in attics is essential to keep humidity out of a house. For if we fail to attend to this housekeeping detail, then we may find ourselves...
Attic Ventilation Must Be Comprehensive20240130013918
Attic Ventilation Must Be Comprehensive
Most buildings in Calgary have insulation in their ceilings, to prevent outside temperature entering the occupied space below. This keeps their interi...
Best Exterior Insulation Practice in Calgary20230918090827
Best Exterior Insulation Practice in Calgary
Calgary lies between the Canadian Rockies and the Canadian Prairies. The semi-monsoonal climate creates temperatures ranging from 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) in...
Fitting Rigid Insulation Under Siding20210608020823
Fitting Rigid Insulation Under Siding
June 8, 2021benefits, cost, home, humidity, insulation, r factor, rigid, siding, thermal transfer0 comments
The vinyl and fibre board siding strips popular in Calgary have not kept pace with warmer and cooler seasons. They can no longer cope with cold winter...
Proper Airflow With Attic Insulation Baffles20210316055654
Proper Airflow With Attic Insulation Baffles
Proper airflow through attics is essential to prevent heat accumulation, and humidity dripping on the ceiling. The air usually enters through vents in...
Metal Gutter Guards and Ice Buildup20201005033722
Metal Gutter Guards and Ice Buildup
October 5, 2020attic, calgary, eavestroughs, guards, gutter, gutters, ice dams, insulation, leaf, roof, roof experts, ventilation0 comments
Metal gutter guards and ice buildup can be a regular problem, especially with poorly managed attics during cold winters in Calgary. This problem begin...
Signs of Failing Attic Insulation20191204014533
Signs of Failing Attic Insulation
December 4, 2019attic, dripping, energy bills, ice dams, insulation, rodents, roof, sheathing, tips, warning signs0 comments
Warm air rises. That’s why we need attic insulation to keep our houses snug inside. Warm, moist air condenses when it meets cooler air. That’s why the...
Why Are My Windows Becoming Foggy20190724040038
Why Are My Windows Becoming Foggy
July 24, 2019abuse, argon, cause, failed, fogging, gas, insulated, insulation, krypton, reasons, repair, replace, seal, why, windows0 comments
It was quite common to see windows becoming foggy on the inside in days of single glass panes. That was because high indoor humidity condensed, and fo...
Roof Sheathing And Replacement Costs20190424012640
Roof Sheathing And Replacement Costs
April 24, 2019insulation, osb, plywood, replacement cost, roof sheathing, shingles, strand board, synthetic, tiles, timber, underlay, waterproofing0 comments
A roof stripped down to the very basics comprises a frame resting on walls, and a covering over it to complete the building envelope. There are many d...