What to Do if I Have a Roof Leak?
Did you know that the most common causes of roof leaks are broken shingles, cracked flashing, and improperly sealed valleys? If you want...
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O’Reilly Brothers Blog
O’Reilly Brothers, Ottawa, has provided a collection of informative articles about all things insulation for our valued clients. Be sure to check back often, as we will be posting frequently!
- Jun 5, 2022
HOW CAN I REDUCE MOULD GROWTH?
Did you know that experts in Canada have identified two hundred and seventy different species of mould in buildings? Given that the...
- Jun 5, 2022
WHAT BUILDING MATERIALS CONTAIN ASBESTOS AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM
You don't see asbestos in the news very often anymore, but many buildings in Ottawa still have the dangerous substance. More than half of...
- Jan 9, 2022
HOW CAN SPRAY FOAM INSULATION PROVIDE BETTER INDOOR AIR QUALITY?
The air inside your home has the potential to be more polluted than the air in a large, industrialized city. Poor indoor air quality can...
- Dec 6, 2021
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CONTAMINATED INSULATION REMOVAL
You're walking through your kitchen and you hear rustling coming through your ceiling. The thing is, you don't have an attic... you have...
- Sep 26, 2021
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT UNDERFLOOR INSULATION
What's on your mind today, homeowner? Perhaps you need to mow your lawn, clean your gutters, tend to your garden, and maybe even service...
- Jun 2, 2021
HOW MUCH CAN NEW HOME INSULATION SAVE?
With long warm summers and freezing snowy winters in Ottawa, you'll want to make sure your home is properly insulated year-round. Without...
- Nov 2, 2020
FIREPROOFING OTTAWA: HOW SPRAYED FIREPROOFING IS BENEFICIAL TO PROTECT YOUR HOME
"The roof is on fire!" That's something you'll never hear if you use sprayed fireproofing for your home. Sprayed fireproofing puts a...
- Nov 2, 2020
ASBESTOS REMOVAL OTTAWA: HOW COMMON IS ASBESTOS IN DRYWALL?
More than 38,000 asbestos-related deaths occur globally each year. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was used extensively in...
- Jun 25, 2020
WHY IS SPRAY FOAM HELPFUL TO PREVENT MOULD?
Most people realize that a mould infestation can cause serious health problems. It causes coughing, sneezing and serious issues like lung...
- Jun 24, 2020
WHY SPRAY FOAM IS BEST FOR RIM JOISTS
Insulating your home is important to maintain energy efficiency around the property. A rim joist is a board placed on top of the sill...
- Jan 29, 2020
SPRAY FOAM VERSUS CELLULOSE INSULATION: WHICH IS BETTER?
Insulation helps improve your home’s energy efficiency significantly reducing your heating and cooling costs. It slows down heat...
- Nov 21, 2019
HOW TO DEAL WITH FLOODS?
Floods cause significant damage to buildings and other structures like bridges, destroy crops and result in loss of life. They affect...
- Mar 6, 2019
WHY ABATEMENT STILL MATTERS IN 2019
You may think dangerous building materials like asbestos are a thing of the past but in reality, toxic substances are still present in...
- Mar 6, 2019
WHY BLOWN CELLULOSE IS A GOOD INSULATION CHOICE
One of the most popular forms of insulation currently on the market is blown cellulose, a material praised by homeowners and insulation...
- Mar 6, 2019
HOW TO CHECK FOR MOULD IN YOUR HOME
Mould in your home is not only unsightly and unhygienic—it also carries serious health and safety risks. That’s why it’s important to...
- Sep 5, 2018
5 WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY IN YOUR HOME
Are you interested in saving some money on your energy bills? You're in luck! From simple behavioural adjustments to small home...
- Jul 12, 2017
WHEN TO REPLACE INSULATION
Insulation is an important element of Canadian living but one that receives little attention because it’s behind walls and hidden away in...
- Apr 11, 2017
BENEFITS OF SPRAY FOAM INSULATION
With the recent wave of home renovation celebrities like Mike Holmes promoting the value of spray foam insulation, more and more...
- Dec 26, 2016
VERMICULITE INSULATION: WHAT IS IT AND WHY SHOULD IT BE REMOVED?
If your house’s insulation system contains vermiculite minerals, you might want to think twice about carrying out any major maintenance,...
- Dec 25, 2016
STEPS TO REMOVE ASBESTOS IN AN OLDER HOME IN OTTAWA
If you’re thinking of renovating, repairing or demolishing a structure built prior to 1990, you may want to consult a qualified abatement...
- Nov 27, 2016
WHAT HOME INSULATION IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Ottawa residences are all looking to make a huge difference in home energy bills each winter. For many, this means installing energy...
- Aug 8, 2016
REASONS TO INSULATE YOUR HOME
Unless your home was specially constructed for energy efficiency, you can probably reduce your energy bills by adding more insulation....
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