What’s in your attic?
Our team of trained professionals are here to help you with all your energy conservation needs.
Our team of trained professionals are here to help you with all your energy conservation needs.
Spray foam (spf) is a premium insulation product, providing a superior thermal barrier. As a spray-in-place insulation, spf seals all gaps and cavities in a way that other insulation cannot compare. Medium density foam has the highest R-value available to residential buildings, and can be applied to nearly all areas on the build. It provi
Spray foam (spf) is a premium insulation product, providing a superior thermal barrier. As a spray-in-place insulation, spf seals all gaps and cavities in a way that other insulation cannot compare. Medium density foam has the highest R-value available to residential buildings, and can be applied to nearly all areas on the build. It provides a vapour barrier to applied areas, radon protection from the earth below your home, and will save you substantially on energy consumption over the life of your home.
Sometimes, it’s time to get that insulation out of your attic. You may have had animals, or a roof leak, or maybe it’s old and deteriorated, but chances are, you don’t want to do it by hand. With contaminants, like animal waste and other pathogens, removing it is a big concern to one’s health. That’s why, we use a 23 horsepower vacuum, de
Sometimes, it’s time to get that insulation out of your attic. You may have had animals, or a roof leak, or maybe it’s old and deteriorated, but chances are, you don’t want to do it by hand. With contaminants, like animal waste and other pathogens, removing it is a big concern to one’s health. That’s why, we use a 23 horsepower vacuum, designed to pull the mess, straight outside our bin. We then spray antiviral compounds, and seal any mould points.
Attic insulation is the “hat” of your home. Heat is kept in during the winter, and out in the summer. But over the years, things change.
Building code has gone through quite a few developments, and homes as new as 10 years old have previous code levels, equaling half or less than current building code. Currently we are at, R-60 (22 inche
Attic insulation is the “hat” of your home. Heat is kept in during the winter, and out in the summer. But over the years, things change.
Building code has gone through quite a few developments, and homes as new as 10 years old have previous code levels, equaling half or less than current building code. Currently we are at, R-60 (22 inches blown for fibreglass and 18 inches blown for cellulose), with a valued near-0 emission. This means, properly insulated, you should lose almost 0 energy through your attic.
Pests are also a major factor in attic deterioration, as they nest and pack down, and relieve themselves. Tunnels allow “wind washing”, which means air is moving, pulling out thermal resistance of the insulation, rendering it almost useless.
When we inspect your attic, we look for things like mould spots from air seepage. We climb inside to find hidden spots, often skipped by others. We check the level, take pictures, and ensure you are fully informed to what we find. With a zero pressure approach, we give you an honest walk through of all recommendations, allowing you to make the right decision. Whether it be a simple top up, or complete attic upgrade, we’ve got you covered.
BIBS insulation is a system of installing insulation, which far outweighs the quality of standard batt insulation.
BIBS, stands for Blown In Blanket System. With this process, a fibrous membrane is attached to the walls. insulation is then installed pneumatically behind the membrane until it reaches a desired density, guaranteed never to
BIBS insulation is a system of installing insulation, which far outweighs the quality of standard batt insulation.
BIBS, stands for Blown In Blanket System. With this process, a fibrous membrane is attached to the walls. insulation is then installed pneumatically behind the membrane until it reaches a desired density, guaranteed never to settle. This is because, instead of loose fill, like an attic, we force almost 3x the amount into a confined area. This is called dense packing. With this process, you will reach a higher thermal resistance than batts. we then seal everything behind vapour barrier, and acoustical sealant, to ensure a complete seal.
If you have a question, and you don’t find it, feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to help.
Poor insulation levels contribute to energy loss, and that gets expensive. Topping up your attic can keep your home temperate, ensuring your furnace and AC, don’t work so hard
Fibreglass is exactly that. Fibrous glass strands, made from recycled material. It is hypoallergenic, and clean, and does not support mould growth. Fibreglass is the most common insulation, but has the lowest RSI (Thermal resistance per square inch).
Cellulose is a recycled paper product, combined with Boric Acid. The Boric Acid acts as a fire retardant, and is also a highly effective pest deterrent. it has a slightly higher RSI than fibreglass.
Spray foam is a chemical product called isocyanate. It is a two part system that reacts in your wall, to fill to desired thickness. There is 2 pound, and 1/2 pound foam. 2 pound works as a vapour barrier, and is more dense. 1/2 lb is used in areas like garages, or in walls with an additional vapour barrier.
Ice damming is caused by heat loss, and poor air flow. Without proper baffle venting, heat can build up and melt roof snow, which promptly freezes as it reaches the soffit area.
Wind washing is when air blows through insulation, removing its ability to regulate temperature effectively. (Insulation retains air, which acts as a thermal barrier. Like a jacket.)
Blow back is when your insulation is being pushed away from the edges of your home by wind, often caused by poor installation.
Stack effect is a term used for how heat draws air up, like how a chimney. When you have poorly sealed attic areas, such as walls, light fixtures, or hatches, the air is drawn through the voids, creating mould and hemorrhaging energy that your furnace/ac worked so hard for.
Yes and no. If you fill your attic entirely, you’ll have no air flow, and it’ll likely rot. Alternately, if you live far North, your code may be higher than central or southern areas. If you have enough air flow, you can absolutely add more, especially if you need the extra thermal resistance (R-Value)
We love our customers, so feel free to ask us any questions. We will spend as much time as you like, helping you understand. Nothing is worse, than not knowing what you’re being sold, and we do our best to ensure that never happens.
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