The Sustainable Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation

Spray foam insulation, or spray polyurethane foam (SPF), is a viable and sustainable insulation for homes and commercial buildings. Several advances have made it the ‘green solution’ of choice for many architectural designers, builders and homeowners. Some factors include: Blowing agents Recycling of plastic bottle waste Shipping efficiencies The Spray Foam Advantage Spray foam does […]
7 Signs Your Home is Under-Insulated

Does it shock you when your thermostat is set to the correct cooling temperature, but you still feel uncomfortably warm? And meanwhile in another room, it feels too cold? Worst of all, have you noticed that your energy bills are extremely high? In searing hot climates and freezing winters, you want to ensure that your […]
Why is my bonus room so cold in the winter?

Bonus rooms have become a popular feature of new residential construction to help maximize the square footage in a home. A bonus room is added usable space designed into the roof structure that is typically built over an attached garage. You might use this room for anything from a bedroom to an office, home gym, […]
Preparing Your Home for Severe Weather and Storms

Canada experiences all four seasons of weather, ranging from blistering cold winters to hot humid summers. The climate differs widely from coast to coast, and even day to day—never leaving a dull moment. There’s no shortage of extreme weather conditions to discuss which could explain why Canadians love to talk about weather. Ever catch yourself […]
Elastochem Expansion to Boost Economic Growth in Brantford Area

BRANTFORD – The Ontario government is supporting an investment of $25 million by local manufacturers to help strengthen domestic manufacturing and attract investment in Brantford. The province is investing nearly $2.4 million in four Brantford-area businesses through the Regional Development Program that will help create 38 new jobs and retain 95 jobs in the area. […]
Stay Cool in your Home Office with Spray Foam Insulation

When COVID-19 converted living spaces across the country into home offices, it was hard to predict that we would be working from home for the foreseeable future. The pandemic has drastically reshaped the workforce, and remote work is expected to stay. A survey from the Business Development Bank of Canada found that 74% of businesses will allow […]
Elastochem to Expand Production Facility

We’re pleased to announce that Elastochem has received approval from the City of Brantford to commence an expansion to our R&D and manufacturing space. The expansion allows us to double our plant’s footprint, increase production capacity and adapt to growing marketplace demands. The project will focus on expanding our foam production area and boosting our […]
Elastochem Launches Hygrothane Polyurea Waterproofing Membrane For Foundations

Elastochem receives CCMC evaluation for Hygrothane, a spray-applied polyurea waterproofing membrane for below-grade concrete foundation walls. Hygrothane is a two-component, polyurea-based membrane system that is applied at high pressure. When cured, it forms a seamless, monolithic waterproofing membrane on below-grade concrete foundation walls. The durable and flexible formula is made with 100% solids, can be […]

