Systèmes Éconergie Before & After Photos

The problem

Mrs. Barnes bought a new house in Longueuil and following our inspection she had to re-insulate the attic to improve the ventilation and the effectiveness of the insulation. The lack of ventilation caused a lot of humidity in the attic which created mold on the wood and led it to get rotten.

The solution

- Seal all air leaks in the attic. With our expanded polyurethane foam, we seal the joints and holes on the floor in order to eliminate air leaks.

- Seal and insulate recessed lights with boxes.

- Add vents to allow controlled ventilation in the attic and prevent air from coming into contact with the insulation.

- Blow a little over 16” of cellulose fibers. Highly effective, safe, and environmentally friendly insulation!

A homeowner from Saint-Lin-Laurentides, Quebec, reached out to us regarding excessive humidity and air leaks in their attic, which posed energy efficiency risks and potential mold growth. After an inspection by our specialist, we removed the old insulation, sealed the air leaks with ZypFoam, and installed 16 inches of TruSoft cellulose insulation with an R60 value. These improvements significantly enhanced the attic's energy efficiency, ensuring better heat retention and preventing future moisture-related issues.

Our client in Mascouche reached out to us with concerns about the condition of their attic before winter. Upon inspection, we discovered excessive humidity and air leaks that compromised the home's energy efficiency and increased mold risk. We replaced the old insulation, sealed air leaks with ZypFoam, and installed 16 inches of TruSoft cellulose insulation to ensure optimal thermal protection and long-term moisture resistance for the winter.

The attic had mold formation, was extremely cold in winter, and very hot in summer. Specialist Karim identified the causes as insufficient insulation, air leaks, and poor ventilation, leading to health risks and structural damage. We removed the old insulation, identified and sealed all sources of air leaks, and removed mold spores. Using high-quality ZypFoam sealant, we closed gaps to prevent air leakage and installed new TruSoft cellulose insulation, achieving a thermal value of R60. This resulted in significant reductions in heating and cooling costs, elimination of moisture build-up, and a mold-free, energy-efficient, and comfortable attic.

The problem

Ms. Smith contacted Systèmes Éconergie because she had problems with ice dams on her roof in winter. This very common problem is due to poor attic insulation and the presence of air leaks.

The solution

We removed the old wool insulation in order to seal the air leaks such as joints, holes and others. Then, we installed vents on each side of the attic to allow additional ventilation in the attic and prevent air from touching the insulation. Eventually, we blew just over 16” of cellulose fibers to achieve an R-60 value.