Soundproofing your home

Friday, March 30th, 2012

If there’s anything harder to find in this age of technology it would be silence. Everywhere you go noise pollution abounds. Getting a good night’s rest can be extremely frustrating if you live near a source of noise, whether is be neighbours or traffic.

On the contrary, we deserve to live a quiet life.  Many have turned their homes and offices into quiet havens that are soundproof. By doing so, they have purchased temporary peace and tranquility when the reach the confines of their homes or offices.

Aside from the doors, walls that have some openings in it are entry points of noise. When these openings are not filled, sound may be travel through it.

When you build a double wall, there is a gap in between. You can fill in the gaps by injecting airKrete foam insulation, in order not allow the sound to travel and pass through the walls. These are the areas that most likely cannot defend against noise.

This can also have the effect of raising your home’s market value.

If you ever decide to sell your home, buyer’s will take note of the soundproofing and this will be added points for them to choose your property over others. After all, who doesn’t want to move into a home that guarantees them peace and quiet?

Contact us for more information about using airKrete for soundproofing.

Energy efficiency still important, regardless of rebates

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

With the high cost of fuel, electricity prices skyrocketing, and inefficiency of older homes. insulating is still a cost effective way to make your home more energy efficient.  In the short term you will be more comfortable in your home, and at the same time the heating and AC bills will drop.  Payback can be had in a few years.   We can insulate older homes with no insulation in the walls,  or in many cases add to the existing insulation in the walls, with either blown in cellulose or airKrete injection foam insulation.   We also offer infrared thermal scanning of your home, to identify problem areas of efficiency, including drafts, missing or low insulation in attics or walls, and duct leakage.

 

Level 1 Building Thermography certified

Monday, July 25th, 2011

Envirotech Insulation is now certified as Level 1 Building Thermographer through Flir Canada.  For any troubleshooting, and thermography needs please contact us for more information.

Envirotech Insulation expanding with Envirotech Electric

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Envirotech Electric is officially open.  We are a full service electrical contracting company, specializing in residential and commercial service, troubleshooting, maintenance, retrofit, new installations, and solar PV in the coming year.   We are licensed by the ESA/ECRA, and fully insured.

Building on my 20 years experience in the commercial, residential and industrial electrical field, and as a licensed Master Electrician, Envirotech Electric offers the same personal customer service, installation and support that has helped make Envirotech Insulation Inc. a success.

Please feel free to contact us for a quote on any future electrical needs at 705-277-1598 or 905-626-4595 or visit our website at Envirotech Electric

Wall insulation from 100+ years ago. Rock, sand, and gravel

Friday, April 1st, 2011

I have now seen 2 homes that have rock, gravel and sand as wall insulation. Both are over 100 years old and in the country.  One the wall was still intact so pictures were not possible.  Here is a photo of the wall removed in the other one.

Envirotech Insulation working towards Thermography Level 1 Certified Building Investigations

Friday, April 1st, 2011

Envirotech Insulation is currently working towards becoming Level 1 certified for Thermography for Building Investigations.   This is a great way to identify thermal deficiencies in your home or building, electrical problems, water damage, and air infiltration.

Accessibility Standards for Customer Service, Ontario regulation 429/07

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

As of January 2011, we are pleased to announce that all Envirotech Insulation and Envirotech Electric employees have been trained on Ontario Regulation 429/07,  Accessibility Standards for Customer Service.   We are working towards updating our website to reflect these regulations

For more details on this regulation

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