Nothing compares to Quik-Therm®

Energy Saving and comfort in a cost effective and easy to install concrete insulation system.

The Quik-Therm® Concrete Insulation System (CIS) has a high Effective R-value. CIS performs better and provides greater comfort than conventional concrete insulation methods.

5 In 1 Insulation System
An amazing insulation system in one product, Quik-Therm® CIS is an Insulator, Radiant Barrier, Air and Vapour Barrier, and a Framing System. You can feel the comfort of concrete walls insulated with Quik-Therm® CIS.

Easy Installation
Installs in about half the time of conventional concrete insulation methods. CIS tongue and groove connections stop air leaks. Working with Quik-Therm® CIS is similar to working with Lego™.

Here are some more Features & Benefits

 -Saves Energy dollars-High effective R-Value

-Increases the comfort of concrete basements by up to 5 degrees

-Performs significantly better than conventional concrete insulation methods

-Quick and easy install-No studs or vapour barrier required

-A healthy living environment/ No moisture, No mold and No formaldehyde

-Levels uneven walls

-Recyclable and environmentally friendly

-Tested by certified Laboratories and supported by Leading Building Science Engineering

-Quicker than conventional wood stud and fibreglass installation

Put heat & moisture on the run! By installing our Lomanco® Ventilation Whirlybird Turbines!  Proper Ventilation is the best way to get rid of heat and moisture in your home and attic.  These terrible Two’s are attacking your home constantly.  If heat and moisture are not removed from your home by proper ventilation serious damage can occur!  Your attic insulation is at risk. Heat travels down into your living space and it gets hot and the heat is trapped in the Attic of your home!  Your air conditioner is working overtime to remove this excess heat and your electricity bills go up and up!!

When moisture creeps into your attic and gets trapped this can mean mildew and rot!  Trapped moisture can even cause serious roof damage to shingles removing years from their time and efficiency!  These avoidable bills can be eliminated through the installation of our Lomanco® Ventilation Whirlybird Turbines!  Get them installed now before any serious damage begins!  Save yourself money and hours of aggravation!!

Receive One (1) FREE Turbine installation, with any full attic upgrade over $1,000.00 a value of $250.00

Be sure to tune in, or set your PVR’s to CTV Edmonton on Sunday April 1^st @ 10:30 am. To view the new reality-based renovation- design show! Remodel It!

Did you know that space heating is the largest energy consumer in our homes? Here is some information for you….

Climate Change Central recommends the following R-values:

*Attic R-50

*Basement external walls R-20

*External walls R-20

What is R-value?

R-value is a measure of thermal resistance used in the building industry

Your home could use additional insulation if:

a.  you have excessive heating bills

b.  you experience uneven heat in different rooms in your house

c.  outside walls and floors are cool to touch.

d.  your house gets very hot in the summer months – a well insulated home is much cooler in warm weather and will help you save on air conditioning costs.

Another way to save on air conditioning costs… consider adding a Whirlybird Turbines to help keep a house cooler in summer as it removes the hot air from your attic.

Contact us for information on installing wind driven Whirlybirds Turbines.

In a recent survey, three reasons were given for upgrading their homes and making them more energy efficient.

1.   To save money.

2.   To reduce the impact on the environment

3.   To increase the value of their home for resale purposes.

All of us here at Northern Alberta Energy Savers are proud (and excited!) to offer the sale and instillation of Canadian-Made Quik-Therm Concrete Insulation. We have just finished trying out this innovative basement insulation system and could not be more excited to endorse this new product.

What is the Quik-Therm Concrete Insulation system?

This new concrete insulation system is actually 5 building components all in 1!

Developed and Tested in Manitoba this unique insulation system is your insulation, air and vapor barrier, radiant barrier and (we save the best for last!) a framingsystem all rolled up into one fast assembling efficient package.

• It installs faster and cheaper than conventional wall stud and batting systems.

• It out performs conventional wall stud and batting insulation.

• It contains no formaldehyde and is made up of 15% recycled expanded polystyrene (EPS).

Check out these pictures!

Quik-Therm CIS Conventional Batt and
Stud System

Effective R-value of R-17.18 Effective R-value of R-15.8

Still not convinced?!

Find out more info about quik therm concrete insulation system at our website.

Or

Check out the TBC (Canada) Inc. website and read the research for yourself.

Interested?!

Buy it and install yourself or have us install it for you!!

Call us at (780) 416-0026 for a free inspection and quote, and bring new life to your basement.

There are many factors that come into play when using R-values to compute heat loss for a particular wall. Manufacturer R values apply only to properly installed insulation. Squashing two layers of batting into the thickness intended for one layer will increase but not double the R-value. Another important factor to consider is that studs and windows provide a parallel heat conduction path that is unaffected by the insulation’s R-value. The practical implication of this is that one could double the R value used to insulate a home and realize substantially less than a 50% reduction in heat loss. Even perfect wall insulation only eliminates conduction through the insulation but leaves unaffected the conductive heat loss through such materials as glass windows and studs as well as heat losses from air exchange.

The R-value is a measure of insulation’s heat loss retardation under specified test conditions. The primary mode of heat transfer impeded by insulation is convection but unavoidably it also impedes heat loss by all three heat transfer modes: conduction, convection, and radiation. The primary means of heat loss across an annulated air-filled space is natural convection, which occurs because of changes in air density with temperature. Insulation greatly retards natural convection. Most insulation’s trap air so that significant convective heat loss is eliminated leaving only conduction and radiation transfer. The primary role of such insulation is to make the thermal conductivity of the insulation that of trapped, stagnant air. However this cannot be realized fully because the glass wool or foam is needed to prevent convection and increases the heat conduction compared to still air. Radioactive heat transfer is minimized by having many surfaces interrupting a “clear view” between the inner and outer surfaces of the insulation.[citation needed] Such multiple surfaces are abundant in batting and porous foam. Radiation is also minimized by low emissivity (highly reflective) surfaces. Lower thermal conductivity and, therefore, high R-values can be achieved by replacing air with argon when practical such as between sealed double-glazed windows and within special closed-pore foam insulation.

This is a common question among home owners. Most people associate insulation with keeping a space warm but don’t seem to make the connection between insulation and keeping a space cool.

Insulation works in a very simple way, it is a poor conductor. We all learned in elementary school that a good conductor easily transfers energy, either electricity and/or heat. For instance materials like copper, aluminum or iron are good conductor’s of heat and/or electricity because they transfer energy easily – this is why we use various metals as a means to distribute heat or electricity.

Materials like woods, plastics and insulation are all poor conductors because they transfer electricity or heat poorly. Hence why wood is used in most building construction over steel. So, during the winter, heat from your home is less likely to escapes through your roof or walls if they are properly insulated and sealed. The same is true for heat during the summer.  If your home is properly insulated, heat from the outside will have a much harder time making its way into your home via the attic or walls, thus keeping it cooler.

Here are some of our favorite energy saving tips that will help keep your house cool and efficient this summer, courtesy of your friendly neighborhood Northern Alberta Energy Savers!!

Whether you can spend a little or a lot there are a variety of ways to keep your energy bills low and your home cool this summer!

No-Cost Tips

• Use appliances that generate heat such as dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers in the evening.
• Close all blinds and drapes during the day to keep heat out
• BBQ! Enjoy the summer weather and keep your house cool by cooking outside.
• Use a clothes line! Get that authentic country breeze freshness without the dryer sheet!
• Run full loads in your washer and dryer, and wash in cold water when ever possible.
• Run a full load of dishes in the dishwasher and let them air dry!
• Get into the habit of turning off all appliances when they are not being used. This will not only prevent the creation of excess heat but will help cut down on your power bill.

Low-Cost Tips

• Caulk all windows and doors. This will help keep the heat out during the summer and cold air out during the winter.
• Add weather stripping or replace old weather stripping around all doors and attic hatches.
• Beautify your yard! Plant trees and shrubs on the south and west side of your home; they will act as an insulator in the winter and provide shade during the summer.
• Use room fans to keep the air moving! This is a very low cost way to reduce the feeling of heat in your home.

Higher-Cost Tips

• Upgrade your attic insulation to the recommended R-50. This will not only keep your house cool in the summer but comfy cozy in the winter.
• Be sure to upgrade your attic ventilation if your home is already well insulated.
• Replace single-pane windows with energy –efficient multi-pane, thermal broken, vinyl framed windows. Not only will this stop excess heat from coming in during in the summer, and keep heat in during the summer it will add value to your home!
• Keep appliances clean and maintained                                               
  

Stay tuned for more Tips and Tricks for keeping your home cool and efficient this summer with the Northern Alberta Energy Savers…

For both commercial and residential insulation needs, we will provide the best advice and service. Northern Alberta Energy Savers, is a Natural Resources Canada certified energy advisor.

We use high-quality insulation systems to do the job for:

• Attic upgrades
• Condo upgrades
• Re-insulation of existing walls
• Blow-in-blanket system
• and much more…

Call us today for details and free evaluation!