Attic Insulation Before & After Photos

Mrs. Develter contacted Systèmes Éconergie because she felt that her attic was not well insulated. Actually following our free inspection, there were only 6 in of insulation. Lack of insulation in the attic causes heated or cooled air to escape faster, hence higher energy costs.

The solution was to remove the old insulation, seal the joints with our polyurethane foam to eliminate air leaks, insulate the metal chimney by sealing the stump with metal flashing, caulking it, and wrapping it with Rock Wool, adding ventilation mats, and finally blowing 16 in’ of cellulose fibers.

Issue

Mr. Leduc's attic lacked insulation. There was only 6 to 9 inches of cellulose in the attic. Which is equivalent to an R19 value. However, Systèmes Éconergie recommends a value of R60 to ensure a maximum comfort in the house.

Solution

Our team replaced the cardboard air vents present in the attic for plastic ones, because the cardboard will decompose in the presence of water and humidity. Then we blew just over 12” of cellulose to achieve an R60 attic value.

Problem:

Ou client contacted Systèmes Éconergie because of cold and moist attic. After carefully examining the attic, we found mold forming on the ceiling. We explained to our client that these issues were due to poor attic insulation.

Solution:

We sealed all the openings allowing air into the attic. Next, we installed SilverGlo panels, serving as thermal insulation. Finally, we blew in 16 inches of our TrueSoft cellulose fiber insulation throughout the attic to reach a thermal value of R60

Problem

Mr. Matt contacted us for inspecting his attic. Our specialist, Jean-Philippe, visited the house in Cote Saint-Luc for a free inspection. The attic was clean and very well-organized, and there was no mold. However, the attic was somewhat humid, and there were several sources of unsealed air leaks. Jean-Philippe explained that these air leaks would make the attic increasingly humid, resulting in mold formation and the deterioration of the existing fiberglass insulation.

Solution

We removed the existing insulation to seal all sources of air leaks such as pipes, cables, the access hatch, recessed lights... This step is quite important: Air escaping into the insulation reduces its effectiveness. Then, we replaced the insulation since it was still in good condition, and we blew in our cellulose fiber insulation to ensure an R60 thermal value.