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Work is needed in your home and you’re looking for a way to reduce the bill for your renovations without cutting corners? Note that the Government of Quebec is currently providing you with a very advantageous subsidy aimed at encouraging homeowners like you to increase the energy efficiency of their homes. Rénoclimat: a program that

No one is safe from the fraudulent schemes of a dishonest company. In construction and renovation, as in many other fields, some unscrupulous entrepreneurs try every year to make profits at the expense of consumers, too often at the mercy of their so-called expertise.So don’t be surprised if traffickers are also rampant in the insulation

Autumn is now well established and the freshness of your veranda reminds you of the huge heating bills from the previous winters? Perhaps you should think about improving the insulation of this three-season living space, in order to enjoy increased comfort and make substantial energy savings, both in summer and during very cold winters. INSULATION

IS YOUR FLAT ROOF WELL INSULATED? Are you planning to redo your duplex roof in part or in whole? Your triplex will soon undergo major renovations on the upper floor? If you have not planned to take advantage of this work to take a look at the state of the insulation of your flat roof,

If you believe that your home insulation is deficient, you can confirm or refute your suspicions quite easily by taking note of certain revealing elements. Of course, you can seek the advice of an insulation expert, but the first diagnosis only requires a little observation and some common sense. 6 KEY POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN

RADON: A HIGHLY HARMFUL UNDERGROUND GAS A radioactive gas of natural origin responsible for many lung cancers, radon is a silent killer (because it’s odourless and colourless) making its way through cracks in foundation walls and floors, also finding its way through openings around pipes and cables. Once inside your home, radon will tend to

Often due to design errors (or aging construction), thermal bridges significantly affect the energy efficiency of a home by causing significant heat loss. The cause? The phenomenon of materials’ thermal conductivity! What we call a “thermal bridge” is this zone of thermal resistance break between two points of the insulation, which generates a loss of

Who hasn’t at some point noticed a damp smell when going downstairs to their basement? While this appears to happen to many homeowners, it is never a good sign! This musty or wet-earth odour is caused by the presence of excessive moisture, which can promote the growth and spread of mould. And with mould comes poor

Who hasn’t at some point noticed a damp smell when going downstairs to their basement? While this appears to happen to many homeowners, it is never a good sign! This musty or wet-earth odour is caused by the presence of excessive moisture, which can promote the growth and spread of mould. And with mould comes poor indoor air quality and potential adverse effects on the respiratory health of your...