Insulation Tips

The R-value and its metric equivalent, the RSI value (Resistance System International – RSI = R x 0.176), are used to rate the effectiveness of insulating materials. The higher the R-value or RSI value of a material, the better that material resists temperature variations.

Since August 30, 2012, new thermal insulation standards, adopted by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ), have been in effect. They aim in particular to promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

A thermal bridge is, for example, a junction between two walls where there is a variation in thermal resistance. Often, the thermal bridge is located in a hard-to-reach place, resulting in a break in the insulation that causes significant heat loss.

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Saturday morning: You step outside, the air is fresh; you're getting ready to shovel the walkway. Then you look up only to see long stalactites lined up along the eaves, forming a wall of ice! A visit to your attic might be necessary. But if you're like most people, you rarely go there at all, and even less to verify if it is properly insulated or ventilated.

If you’re having a new home built and the time has come to choose insulation, or if you’re considering renovations to improve your home’s thermal insulation, you are most likely looking for an insulation material that offers proven...