Author: Corrine Tam

How to Find the Best Spray Foam Contractor

Congratulations on choosing spray foam for your insulation project! You’ve made a smart choice that will significantly boost your home’s energy efficiency and comfort. But here’s the catch—spray foam insulation isn’t just about the product; it’s also about who’s installing it. We know that spray foam application isn’t a DIY job; it’s a complex process […]

Coatings

ENGINEERED FOR PERFORMANCE Coatings Silicone & Acrylic-Based Coatings for Long-Term Protection & Performance Get Started The Best Coating For The Job Elastochem’s SwiftSeal coatings are designed to enhance adhesion, durability, and overall building performance for a wide range of applications. No matter the size or scale of your project, our silicone and acrylic coatings are […]

Primers

THE FIRST STEP TO PERFORMANCE Primers Epoxy & Polyurethane Primers for Superior Adhesion & Performance Contact Us Start Strong with Reliable Primers Elastochem’s SwiftSeal primers are designed to enhance adhesion, durability, and overall system performance for a wide range of substrates. Whether you need a reliable base for spray foam insulation or polyurea coatings, our […]

Custom Solutions

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS WITH CHEMISTRY Custom Solutions Tailored chemical solutions for unique applications Contact Us Creating the Perfect Formula We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of polyurethane and epoxy-based products. However, we recognize that some applications require unique solutions. That’s where our experienced product development team truly shines! Whether you need a corrosion […]

Creating the Perfect Backyard Office Shed with Insulthane® Extreme

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people had to adapt to working from home and working remotely has now become the norm for many. While the “work from home” model offers employees more freedom and flexibility it can also be a challenging experience, especially if you don’t have a designated workspace that allows for peace and […]

The Benefits of Polyurea for Waterproofing

Polyurea has quickly become the coating of choice when it comes to waterproofing in commercial, industrial and residential applications. Hygrothane, Elastochem’s waterproofing membrane, is the only Polyurea waterproofing system* on the Canadian market that meets and exceeds the Bitumen Standards for Roofing, and the National Building Codes—the current and only governing authority for waterproofing systems […]

4 Reasons To Insulate Your Home With Spray Foam Insulation In Cold Climates

Spray foam insulation, like Elastochem’s Insulthane Extreme, offers homeowners many advantages over traditional types of insulation, such as energy efficiency, reduced airborne noise, and moisture control. In cold climates the top four reasons to insulate with spray foam are to: Reduce heating and cooling bills Prevent ice dams Protect water pipes Better home comfort Reduce […]

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, […]