Radon—you may remember seeing this word on the periodic table during your high school chemistry classes, but you probably don’t know that it is a harmful gas that can be found in your home! You’ll see that quality insulation is key to keeping it away from your family. Because “knowledge is power,” let Foratech give…
Do you have home renovation projects coming up? Your electricity bills are high, but you don’t understand the cause? Would you like to improve the energy performance of your home but don’t know where to start? Then the Réno Climat program might interest you. Find out, you may be eligible for government financial assistance for…
Having significant heat loss that persists too long in your home is a situation that can be expensive. So how do you limit heat loss in a home? Heat loss okay… But where? Before you can tackle heat loss, you must first know where these losses come from to locate the problem at the source!…
Did you know that basement walls and foundation floors are responsible for 15% of heat loss in a poorly insulated home? This is what the Quebec government says in this regard. So, is the insulation of your basement really necessary? The weakest link The expression “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link” also applies in insulation.…
With the arrival of July comes the moving period. Leases expire, houses sell, and people change homes, ready to begin the next chapter of their lives. For those who are making renovations to their newly acquired home, a risk may present itself: asbestos. What is asbestos? Referring to any fibrous mineral, asbestos is a good thermal insulator, so…
Insulation is all about precision! A poorly insulated environment can bring you many disadvantages: Cold walls and floors in winter; High heating costs; Heat is not evenly distributed throughout the house; Water infiltration and mold formation. Fortunately, sprayed urethane is the ideal prevention solution! Stretch foam with waterproof properties, here are 4 advantages of this insulation! 1 – Multiple application: Urethane is…