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In the last article in our building sciences series, we talked about the Ontario Building Code - this time, we’re going to cover the building envelope and what it is, why it’s important, and how it’s applied in your home. Simply put, the building envelope is the materials used...

Many homes in the GTA were built long before Ontario building code requirements for insulation were available or before builders truly understood how ventilation and other factors affect the efficacy of your insulation. Today we’re going to help you understand the Ontario building code...

On the EcoStar Insulation blog, we talk a LOT about how it is important to insulate the attic, and what the benefits are to you and your home, such as increased indoor comfort and better energy savings and efficiency. Installing new insulation can help seal air leakage, reduce or help prevent...

Continuing our series on the science of home building and insulation, today we’re going to talk about the type of insulation that may be best for your home. At EcoStar, we know that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when looking at the range of options available - which type of insulation...

Adding new insulation to your home can help it be more comfortable, maintain a stable temperature, and save you money on your monthly heating and cooling bills - but how is it that insulation prevents heat loss? All homes experience heat loss in some capacity, but understanding how heat transfer,...