The Ontario Building Code only requires basement insulation to be installed from the underside of the subfloor to not less than 60 cm (24 inches) below the adjacent exterior ground level.

Solid 3/4" Hardwood flooring cannot be installed below grade (below the soil line) or over concrete. When a solid product encounters moisture it reacts very negatively. Therefore, a laminate or engineered flooring must be used. Laminate flooring is constructed by fusing 4-plys of material together to form a product with unprecedented strength and durability. An engineered product is very similar with the exception that they usually have a real wood layer on top of the constructed core.

Because there is a higher probability of moisture in a basement slab, only floating floors are recommended. Tiles that are glued could delaminate and cup, therefore are not recommended. We recommend the use of the floating floor with a foam film underlayment as a moisture barrier underneath.

Carpetiles may be installed over most any smooth surface. Our Commercial Grade Carpetiles are installed in office buildings, schools, banks, hospitals, airports, & retail stores. Most of these installations are over concrete subfloors. Carpetiles may also be installed over wood, ceramic tile, laminate or vinyl flooring as well. Our recommended i-Stik Double Sided Carpet Tape method makes installation a breeze.

Insulation (roof, walls, etc.) is a very important issue for all heating systems to save on the energy bill, and for floor-warming systems the floor insulation is of special importance. The local building norms must be followed in this respect and they are improved in all countries runningly. To illustrate the importance: With no floor insulation you loose approx. 30% of your installed output downwards.

Floors over unheated crawlspaces or basements should be insulated to R-19, while floors over open air (such as overhangs) should be insulated to R-30 if possible. If your home has a basement containing your heating system or other sources of heat, you should insulate the basement walls to R-11, rather than insulating the floor above.

YES. The floor and walls are a significant source of heat loss. An insulated floor is warmer and drier; and it has direct influence on your comfort. Putting carpets on a floor only makes it feel warmer. If you have a heated floor insulation is very much necessary, as the heat loss through the floor would be higher than 50%. This heat loss is a huge and unnecessary waste of money. Return on investment for floor insulation is very quick, mainly because of the low cost of INSTA-PANELS®.

No problem. We pour a concrete base to attach the Presto Bathroom to your floor and can even it out that way.

Cracks in your basement floor can also be caused by settling and shifting in your foundation walls, in the footer underlying your foundation, or in the floor (or "slab") itself. However, floor cracks are more frequently caused by hydrostatic pressure. The water pressure from below the floor must escape somewhere, so it pokes a hole or crack in your basement floor.

Installation is easy. All systems come with a detailed manual that includes pictures of the installation process.

YES. The basement is the coldest place in your house. Up to 35% of the energy losses in your house come from the basement, so it most definitely needs to be insulated. A well-insulated basement will save money normally spent on heating, and improves the comfort level of your house. Many customers complain about dampness in a cold basement, and the only way to fix this is to make sure it is insulated properly.

It is essential that floors which are ground bearing or suspended over an un-heated space with or without underfloor heating are properly insulated to meet the U-values requirements as stated in the Building Regulations Part L1/L2 2002. The value is currently set at 0.25 W/m 2K. The thickness of insulation required to achieve this will vary according to the type of floor, size of floor and type of insulation selected.

Yes, floor plans can be added to any email that is sent out. Floor plans are added when editing a message template or creating a new one. Prospects will click on a link in an email to view the floor plans.

Mohawk Engineered Hardwood Floors may be installed on all grade levels. See the Installation Guidelines for additional information and recommendations.

No. It is highly recommended that you do not install hardwood flooring below grade. However, it is possible to install laminate flooring or engineered hardwood floors in these situations. Call a BuildDirect customer representative at 1 877 631 2845 to discuss some of these options available to you.

It depends on your clearing limits and/or buffer requirements. Check your as- built survey for this information. If in doubt call the Planning Division.

Ground source heat pump systems will reduce your heating and cooling costs regardless of how well your home is insulated. However, insulating and weatherizing are key factors in gaining the maximum amount of savings from any type of heating and cooling system.

Existing homes can easily have insulation installed in most ceilings and under timber floors, space permitting. However, walls and vaulted ceilings can only be insulated during the recladding or replastering process.

Insulation is beneficial to the comfort of your home all year round and can save you hundreds of dollars each year through savings on energy consumption, so when considering installing insulation, there is no time like the present.

If you're a home builder, you can build faster for less. An insulation professional will save you time on the front end and back end of a job. Experienced installers can insulate your homes faster than framers or general contractors, so you can keep your craftsmen focused on what they do best. Plus, you can be sure the job will be done the right the first time, eliminating callbacks. A professional contractor's expertise can help you in other ways too.

You should also wear the recommended protective clothing and equipment, including a disposable dust mask approved for protection from fibre glass, safety glasses or goggles, a long sleeve shirt, long pants, and gloves. A hard hat should be worn when working in an area where there is a possible danger of head injury.

Customers may be eligible for incentives and tax credits for ceiling, floor and wall insulation. In order to receive the incentives, ceiling insulation must be brought up to R-38, floors must be brought up to R-25 or cavity-filled, and wall cavities must be filled. A bid can be completed and signed with the required information and sent to OSD. We strongly encourage the customer to accept the full package.

Yes. There are no restrictions on numbers of measures required for the insulation measures since these are more cost effective than replacement windows.

Yes this is entirely possible but the laws of science state that heat will always be attracted towards cold: heat energy will dissipate into the sub-floor, requiring more heat energy to bring the floor up to temperature.

No, it takes a certified, trained professional to install BioBased Insulation because of the sophisticated equipment needed to install it properly. BioBased Insulation trains and certifies all its installers.

No, it takes a certified, trained professional to install GreenBean Foam Insulation because of the sophisticated equipment & experience needed to install it properly. GreenBean thoroughly trains all its installers. Some members of our team have upwards of 22 yrs of experience in the spray-foam business.