Revolutionizing Basement Renovations: A Comprehensive Guide to Insulating and Flooring Your Existing Concrete Slab with Halo Interra
Transforming your basement is not just a home improvement project; it’s an investment in your property’s value and functionality. This guide focuses on basement finishing, specifically the insulation and subflooring process for existing concrete slabs. Adhering to the specific guidelines of sub-flooring manufacturers is also critical for a successful installation. Insulating an Existing Concrete Slab […]
Securing Exterior Insulation Greater Than 2 Inches (50mm) In Thickness
Exterior continuous insulation such as Halo Exterra has become a minimum requirement in building codes across most of North America for residential buildings. At the initial stages of exterior insulation, the thickness applied ranges from ½ an inch (13mm) up to 2 inches (50mm) depending on the climatic zone. As building codes progress towards more […]
Steps (and Tips) for Fastening Halo Subterra or Subterra Plus to the Exterior of a Foundation Wall
If you’re wondering whether installing Subterra or Subterra Plus on a foundation wall is a hassle, let us put your mind at ease — it’s really not. And while there are some nuances you should keep in mind, plenty of options exist for securing the panels to the wall surface, and ultimately, it only takes 4 steps to fasten […]
How To Eliminate OSB Using Halo Exterra (A Case Study)
Check out this excellent example of how structural drywall, hold-down devices, structural ties, and minimal use of OSB can help builders save money and construct energy-efficient homes.
How To Properly Fasten Rigid Foam Board Insulation
Explore the common nailing patterns for fastening non-structural Halo Exterra panels to these different substrate types. Read on to learn more!
5 Simple Ways to Speed Up Foam Board Installation
Installing foam board insulation shouldn’t be a difficult task that slows you and your crew down. Check out these simple, yet highly useful tips for getting through this scope of work faster.
5 Tips for Installing Foam Board Insulation in a Very Cold Climate
Construction can’t always wait for a warmer day. If you’re building in the middle of a North American winter, check out these 5 steps to protect Halo’s rigid insulation products from cold-related damage
What’s The Best Way to Apply House Wrap to Halo’s Exterra?
Exterra provides an effective air control layer by default, so technically speaking, you don’t need any additional house wrap. So, regardless of the method you go with, you’ll have that integral air barrier in your wall.
Renovations With Halo Interra: Insulating Tricky Surfaces & Beefing Up Your Walls
Insulating with Halo’s Interra eliminates the need for a separate vapor barrier (as long as you tape the edges), and also gives you a much better wall (or roof); the layer of continuous insulation adds critical R-Value to the assembly AND creates an effective thermal break. Read more to see how!
How to Make the Most of the Canada Greener Homes Grant
Thanks to the recently launched Canada Greener Homes Grant, 700,000 Canadian homeowners can claim a rebate of up to $5,000 for energy efficiency upgrades to their homes. This fruitful incentive can help you achieve long-term energy savings and recover a decent portion of the retrofitting costs.
