The coronavirus outbreak has forced our country, our province, to stop all economic activities declared non-essential for health security purposes that are well understood by the public. The situation in Quebec allows for a gradual resumption of construction sites. The Legault government is proposing an action plan for the gradual reopening of certain areas of activity,
The de-fog of thermos lengthens the life of double glazing
Your windows no longer offer the clear, unobstructed view that any window had to provide? An accumulation of fog obstructs the transparency of your windows? Rings mark the tiles inside the double glazing? Find the pleasure of a new window, transparent, 100% clean with flawless windows by de-debugging yourthermos. It is with the years that the sealant of your double glazing dries,
Sealants of joints under construction
General knowledge Terminology The goal Typical applications Common problems Critical factors for success Seal design Choice of materials Sealants have been in use for hundreds of years. The Tower of Babel would have been built with mortar and tar or brai as sealing material. Bitumen and natural oil materials have been widely accepted as sealants for
Water infiltration problems around doors and windows
If an old cracked, dried and peeled caulking is often the main cause of water infiltration around doors and windows, it is not necessarily the UNIQUE. There are many others, such as the condition of the components of doors and windows (frames, cold cutters, seals around thermos windows, etc.), a roofing problem or the dilapidated seals around brick, aluminum or vinyl siding. It will therefore
Fog on the windows and caulking
The fog on the windows doesn't just depend on the caulking of your windows! Calfeutrage Elite answer on the North Shore to a question that is often asked of us in winter and that is a myth! Fog problems on the windows of your windows? In Quebec, the temperature changes we undergo over the seasons have the effect of producing fog on our windows. It is a myth to believe that deficient caulking is
For expert caulking of your windows
Your calfing expert on the North Shore and Greater Montreal uses different sealants depending on the context of the construction site. The parameters help us to select the most appropriate between silicone or polyurethane. The criteria of the necessary colours also come into play and the supporting materials are taken into account. Sonneborn, Mulco and most often Adseal from Adfast are our best
Sonneborn NP1 Sealer
A caulking sealant at the top Developed to produce durable waterproof seals, Sonneborn's NP1 sealer has one of the weakest shrinking factors. It is therefore perfect for all climates. Drying less quickly than most sealants, it provides more time for the application and shaping of caulking joints. This greatly improves the aesthetics of the joints. Sonneborn's NP1 an almost odourless
Changing caulking sealing joints is cost-effective
Air and water infiltration are the two main reasons why the caulking of doors and windows is redone. Checking the condition of your joints around the openings of your building should be part of your annual preventative maintenance program. It is not necessary to wait for the complete cracking of the joints all around the openings to remedy it. As soon as the sealant has dried and hardened and/or
Air infiltration in the house and caulking
Improving the energy efficiency of your home, in order to reduce your heating bill and improve your comfort, depends on small examinations that will identify the weak points of the house. Pay particular attention to the following areas: air leaks, parched caulking joints, deficient wall insulation, disjointed floor slats, the non-visible part of your power outlets, the partition/floor (smooth)
Could it be dangerous to caulk too much in the house?
Can you caulk too much in your home and be dangerous to your health? The question is legitimate, the answer is nuanced. The sources of air pollution in the house are numerous for some inevitable, for others unconscious. We will be careful not to confuse the interior caulking, sealing of air leaks and insulation of the buildings, all of which contribute to optimizing the comfort of heating the
Caulking windows in 10 very short summer/winter tips
The article on caulking in pictures written by Shawn, boss of Elite Calfing, your North Shore caulking lacked these very quick tips to read. Don't minimize them before you start working on your windows. Foreword: Note first that caulking is 12 months a year... even the HIVER! Winter caulking Yes! It is possible to remedy air infiltration even in cold weather! because the frigid air or the water
Thermography, air infiltration and water infiltration
Detection of air leaks and water infiltration The detection of air leaks and infiltrations today requires the high technology of infrared cameras, its accessories and the analysis software that accompanies them. The Thermal camera detects the infrared radiation that characterizes the heat. The images produced are excellent, they highlight the cold -temperate - warm areas indicating with
Caulking with ultra white sealant?
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When to do the caulking again?
This is when the old sealant shows signs of cracking or premature detachment, as they allow air and water to seep into your building. Depending on the types of sealants used and the quantities originally applied, this will occur differently from one opening to another and randomly from one façade to another. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y92rThZuUUM&feature=youtu.be First weaknesses of
The Renovate 2019 Tax Credit
RenoVert tax credit extended until March 2019 The eligibility period for the RenoVert tax credit is extended to March 31, 2019 for all eligible work. For more information about this reduction, visit the Revenue Quebec Tax New web page. This refundable tax credit remains a temporary tax benefit to encourage individuals to carry out residential renovations that are recognized as eco-responsible