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The vapour barrier is one of the building’s envelope misunderstood elements. What’s its use? Which materials can be used as vapour barrier? How can water droplets get through a wall? Can a simple plastic wrap be efficient? Isolation Majeau sheds light on this house construction and renovation essential element. The Two Ways Vapour Can Go

The Importance of Ventilating the Attic Did you know that your house breathes? In order to maintain the air that’s in the attic fresh and dry, the air has to circulate. That’s the roof and soffit ventilator’s role. But why is the attic’s ventilation important, during winter and summer? Why can we find humidity in

So, after years of thinking about it, you've finally decided to solve your insulation problems once and for all.

Is your house comfortable? In order to optimize your comfort, get a hygrometer to verify the relative humidity level. During winter, because of the heating, our houses tend to be too dry. According to Health Canada, during the cold season, the house’s humidity level shouldn’t get below 30%. And during summer, the humidity level shouldn’t rise above 55%. In general, it is recommended to keep...

When we think of insulation, we often think of an expense while it’s more of an investment. Did you know that heating mobilizes more than 60% of residential energy consumption in Canada? So why heat the outside? Of course, reducing the electricity bill is one of the advantages of having a well-insulated house, but there

5 ELEMENTS TO CONSIDER FOR INSULATING YOUR COTTAGE FOR WINTER You’ve had a heavy heart for years when it comes time to close your cottage in the fall. With the pandemic, you may be thinking of living there year-round and working from home? Fireplace, holiday season at the cottage, snowshoeing in the forest, does that

Get up to $300.00 off spray foam and cellulose. Execution of work on July 15, 2024 or before, this discount is exclusive to owners of residential buildings (5% discount up to $300.00 maximum). First snow is coming, and so do the winter pleasure. Skate, skiing, snow shoe walks and the fireplace. But the cold and

The cocooning season begins with the arrival of colder days. You stock up canned vegetables you prepared, and the house smells like simmering spaghetti sauce. While you spend more time indoors, take the opportunity to prepare your home for the winter as well. Here are a few things to check out that will help you

That’s it, you’ve rounded up the things to do inside your home before winter. Congratulations, you will definitely save energy. It’s now time to put on your coat and take a walk outside to make sure your yard, roof and everything outside is ready for high winds, snowstorms and freezing temperatures. 5 THINGS TO DO