With rodents (especially rats) on the rise in the Okanagan, we are seeing ever-increasing numbers of Okanagan attics (and other areas) severely soiled by feces and urine. As most people know, rodents’ droppings may contain Hantavirus and other pathogens, putting you and your family at risk. Ridding your home...
So your roof has a little leak, and the insulation in your attic is wet… so what? Insulation and water do not play well together, and the results could be damaging in more ways than one. Wet insulation can: Put stress on the building’s structure and lead to warping over time.Create an abundant...
A well-insulated attic offers your best defense against keeping both cold air and warm air from escaping your home. Predictions of a colder and snowier winter have been floating around lately, so while you may have scraped by okay this summer with less than extreme...
Something as innocent as indulging in an extra long steamy shower or letting a leaking pipe go unchecked could quickly develop into one of the biggest threats to your home and your health. Mold is a form of fungus that can grow in our homes...
Choosing the best type of insulation for your attic can be a challenge, but the goal of an even layer of insulation that completely fills every space between the framing remains the same. The type of insulation you need depends on a variety of factors,...
An average of about 375 people die every year in fires in Canada, and most of these deaths occur from smoke inhalation. Fire can be very destructive, but you don't have to live in fear of it. Though a major danger and the cause of billions...
In Canadian homes, space heating accounts for over 60 per cent of energy use, and walls can account for about 20 percent of heat loss. In addition, there are many cracks and penetrations that allow uncontrolled air leakage into and out of the house. However,...