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Be energy efficient this winter: reduce heat loss and lower your energy costs by adding attic insulation!

The furnace in a well-insulated home operates more efficiently, using less energy to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature.  Keep the heat in and reduce your utility bills with Owens Corning PINK® blown-in fibreglass insulation, professionally installed by ThermalMaxx Insulation, London, Ontario.

Not sure if your home is insulated up to today's standards? Call us at 519-659-8861 for a free, no obligation estimate and learn how government grants can cover all or part of an insulation upgrade. We are a BBB-accredited, WSIB insured company offering fair and competitive pricing to help you maximize your grant potential.

Note: if you find the bedrooms over your garage to be cold, consider insulating the garage ceiling. ThermalMaxx Insulation can fill the cavity with blown-in fibreglass insulation for you. We also bevel the edges of each hole drilled, push in a fitted cap and put on the first coat of drywall mud. Call us at 519-659-8861 for more information.

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  and conserve energy, reduce costs

Increasing the R value (thermal resistance) of insulation in attics, walls and basements is an effective way to:

• make your home more energy efficient
• produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions
• significantly reduce your annual energy bill (both heating & cooling)
• recover the cost of your insulation upgrade
• improve your property value

ThermalMaxx Insulation uses only Owens Corning PINK® fiber glass, which is certified by the third party GreenGuard® Environmental Institute* for:

• cleaner indoor air quality (no VOCs)
• environmentally friendly, low gas emissions
• high quality products

PINK® Fiberglas is made with over 50% recycled glass content and is endorsed by Environment Canada.

We're reliable, professional & experienced

With experience in residential insulation upgrades since 1989 and exceptional professional knowledge of the industry, we guarantee to meet or exceed today's standards.  Call us for a no-cost, no obligation estimate!

Financial grants are available

Many homes qualify for generous, tax-free financial grants under both the Home Energy Ontario Program and the Natural Resources Canada ecoENERGY Program. Both programs end in March 2011 so there is still time to qualify for grants on projects, including adding insulation, that will improve the energy efficiency of your home.

Review the process, and read the FAQ section, or call ThermalMaxx Insulation at 519-659-8861 for details.

It's wise to get more than one quote on your home insulation. We promise fair pricing, without sacrificing quality, to ensure that (a) your home insulation meets or exceeds standards and (b) that you get the most from your grant!

Fight the rising cost of heating and cooling your home! Research shows:

• 78% of homeowners have not added any insulation to their attic - they believe their home already has enough.

• 80% of homes built before 1980 would benefit from upgrading attic insulation to R50.

• 71% of homebuyers would choose a home that reduces their overall impact on the environment.

• 96% of home buyers consider energy efficiency when buying a new home.

Owens Corning Homeowner Survey 2006 and US Dept of Energy research

Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skilful execution. - William A. Foster

For information on ecoENERGY programs for biofuels, retrofit, industry, personal vehicles, fleets and transportation (manufacturers, federal and alternative fuels) visit the Office of Energy Efficiency website.

Looking for new energy efficient appliances, lighting, windows, doors, electronics, or heating or cooling equipment? Visit the Natural Resources Canada website for a guide to Energy Star rated products.

ThermalMaxx Insulation specializes in home retrofits and upgrades. GreenGuard® Certified fiber glass (for cleaner indoor air quality), from Owens Corning, thorough industry knowledge, experienced professionals and pride in workmanship make us a sound choice for your home insulation retrofit. Call 519-659-8861 for more information.

Home renovation tax credit to be extended?

Dec. 21, 2009. Prime MInister Stephen Harper hinted at an extension of the HRTC in a recent  interview with CTV News. Watch the Revenue Canada website for updates.

London Hydro considers investing in new air conditioning technology

July 8, 2009. The new Ice Bear air conditioner at the Mountain Equipment Co-Op store in Burlington, Ontario uses the equivalent of five or six light bulbs (about 300 watts) during peak hours. A traditional system uses 6,000 watts.

During off-peak hours the Ice Bear's compressor cools refrigerant which, in turn, cools the air blowing into the building. Overnight, the water that has melted off the 200 kilogram cubes of ice contained in the unit is re-frozen. In daytime, when electricity rates are highest, the compressor shuts off and the Ice Bear uses the ice to cool the refrigerant.

London Hydro is “very seriously” considering investing in the technology, said its Conservation Program Manager, Hans Schreff.

Source: The Globe and Mail. Read the article.

WSIB advises homeowners to hire safety-conscious contractors

While your renovation or construction project is underway, your home is a work site under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act. If an injury occurs due to unsafe work practices, you - the homeowner - could be charged or fined under this legislation. Hiring safety conscious contractors and workers helps protect homeowners from liability. Download the WSIB Home Renovation Brochure for more information. ThermalMaxx Insulation Inc. is WSIB insured.

Government grants increased by 25%

April 6, 2009.  Now homeowners who take measures to improve their home's energy efficiency, including insulation upgrades, can receive 25% more from Natural Resources Canada's ecoENERGY grants and the Home Energy Ontario grants. Download the new chart from Natural Resources Canada (PDF).  Visit the NRCan web page.

Federal government bans Retrofoam

Feb. 4, 2009. Justice Minister Rob Nicholson announced a "cease and desist" order against Retrofoam Canada and Enerliv. Health Canada issued a release stating Retrofoam Canada illegally imported and sold the product despite UFFI being banned in Dec. 1980 under the Hazardous Products Act. More...

All Ontario parties support energy efficiency reports for home buyers

Oct. 16/08 - All parties in Ontario's legislature agreed in principle Thursday to a private member's bill making it mandatory to provide energy ratings to potential home buyers More...

Government grants for energy efficient home improvements

Own an older home in Ontario? The Natural Resources Canada ecoENERGY grants are matched in dollar value by the Ontario Home Energy program.

Combining grants from both programs, home owners qualify for up to $3750 for insulating walls (R10), up to $1500 for attic insulation (R50), up to $2500 for basements (R24). More...

Heating and cooling your home: a conservation guide

Quick tips from the Ontario Ministry of Energy's publication: Heating and Cooling Your Home - a conservation guide

• Increase insulation where appropriate (such as the attic or walls) to reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.
• Weatherstrip and caulk to seal air leaks.
• Choose energy-efficient windows & doors.

For more information on conserving energy and saving money, click to download the 32 page guide (PDF). Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Centre for Energy

Ontario derives its energy from more sources than any other province – hydroelectricity, nuclear power, coal, natural gas, wind and solar. Read this and more at the Centre for Energy website. Also check the centre's extensive links page for some excellent resources!

Office of Energy Efficiency

Did you know that the Office of Energy Efficiency  (OEE) works to improve energy conservation and energy efficiency in every sector of the Canadian economy? The OEE offers grants, incentives, workshops for professionals, stats & analysis, awards and free publications. Find out more...

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