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Attic Insulaiton
More than 90 percent of homes in North America lack adequate attic insulation and house insulation. Many homes in Canada lack adequate insulation, costing homeowners more money on energy bills to keep their houses warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. With proper insulation, you can save money and be more efficient with your energy — and you can start by properly insulating your attic.
If your attic is completely un-insulated, we’ll help you start from scratch. If your attic just needs a top up for maximum efficiency, we’ll help you there as well.
Fiberglass batts
A common choice that's inexpensive, easy to install, and provides good thermal performance. However, it can leave gaps or become compressed if not installed perfectly.
Blown-in fiberglass
Similar to fiberglass batts, but it's blown in through a machine instead of rolled up. Blown-in fiberglass can save up to 35 percent on energy bills.
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If energy efficiency is your priority, blown-in fiberglass ranks high.
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When using the blown-in method, it fills the attic better, ensuring it’s air-tight.
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As a result, it fills any cracks or gaps, even in awkward spaces. This reduces the amount of hot air escaping and cold air entering.
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It also traps sound.
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Using blown-in fiberglass insulation improves the air quality in your home due to not needing the vapor. This is particularly beneficial for households with members who suffer from allergies.
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Unlike fiberglass which wilts over time, spray foam insulation is high-performing after settling, making it effective in both the short and long term.
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Spray foam has an impressive R-Value, falling between 5.6 and 8.0.
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The foam adds structural support to your home.
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Due to the foam filling any gaps remarkably well and the impressive R-Value, spray foam insulation is remarkably energy efficient.
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There’s no vapor barrier.
Spray Foam Insulation
This is becoming more and more popular as time goes by, likely due to its extensive benefits.
Unlike all the other types of attic insulation, spray foam insulation is the only type to come as a liquid.
After being sprayed, it thickens and grows, and then sets as a durable foam. This foam slides neatly into any gaps, locking airtight, and cuts off any escape routes for your heating.
Cellulose
Made from recycled paper products and treated with fire retardants. It's typically blown into the attic, which allows it to fill in nooks and crannies.
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For the most part, blown-in cellulose is better for the planet. With cellulose being made from purely recycled material, there’s no need to produce new material. Reusing this is eco-friendly.
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The boric acid and other substances help to flame proof the insulation and slow the spread of fires.
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There’s a clear increase in the R-Value. Blown-in cellulose insulation has an R-Value that is 23 percent higher than fiberglass batts.
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Cellulose also helps reduce wind-washing.