Attic Insulation Before & After Photos

Our client in Boloeil had concerns about their attic. During the inspection, our specialist noticed excessive and uncomfortable heat, as well as damage to the existing insulation.

The specialist identified that this overheating was primarily due to air leaks coming from various sources, including around the chimney, recessed lighting, and through cable and pipe passages. These same air leaks also cause significant heat loss, resulting in a drop in indoor temperature during winter. This phenomenon increases the demand on heating and cooling systems, leading to higher energy costs.

Our solution involved removing the damaged insulation, thoroughly sealing all air leakage points, and installing new, high-performance insulation.

The client expressed complete satisfaction with the results, as well as with the professionalism of our team throughout the process.

This product is crucial before insulating the attic. If you have recessed lights, these protective boxes prevent air warmed by the light from entering the attic through the cane and wire holes. Hot air impairs insulation in the attic. If air leaks are not sealed properly, you are not taking advantage of the maximum capacity that your insulation can offer you. Hiding the problem under insulation is not the same as fixing it. In addition, the majority of insulation products are not flame retardant. It is dangerous to put insulation directly on recessed lights.

For more information about TiteShell enclosures, contact us today and we'll be happy to send you an insulation specialist to give you a completely free, no-obligation estimate.

Nous avons reçu un appel d’un propriétaire résident à Saint-Antoine-Sur-Richelieu, Québec qui souhaitait inspecter son grenier après qu'il a remarqué la présence de quelques tâches noires sur le bois dans le grenier. L’un de nos spécialistes certifiés a visité afin de procéder à une inspection complète. Les tâches noires étaient de la moisissure ; signe d'une humidité excessive dans le grenier, et des infiltrations d'air.

Pour y remédier une fois pour toute, notre équipe a procédé au colmatage des fuites d’air, à la decontamination des spores de moisissure avec notre produit Mold-X2 et à l’ajout de 17 pouces de cellulose soufflée TruSoft, permettant d’atteindre une valeur isolante de R60. La transformation fut radicale, au sein du grenier et même dans la maison.

We received a call from a homeowner in Saint-Antoine-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec, who wanted to have their attic inspected after noticing some black stains on the wooden ceiling. One of our specialists visited the home to carry out a thorough inspection. The black spores turned out to be mold ; a clear sign of excessive humidity in the attic and air infiltration issues.

To resolve the problem once and for all, our team sealed all air leaks using ZypFoam, decontaminated the mold spores using our Mold-X2 treatment, and added 17 inches of TruSoft blown-in cellulose insulation, achieving an R60 insulation value. The transformation was dramatic, both in the attic and throughout the entire home.

A homeowner in Lavaltrie, Quebec, contacted us concerning increased humidity levels and significant air leakage within their attic, which were compromising the overall energy efficiency of their home. Upon conducting a thorough inspection, our specialist identified inadequate insulation and numerous unsealed air gaps as clear contributors to the homeowner's concerns. To address these issues, we first removed the deteriorated existing insulation materials, which no longer provided sufficient thermal resistance. Next, we meticulously sealed all sources of air infiltration using ZypFoam, an advanced spray-applied foam designed to eliminate air leaks.

Following the air sealing, we blew in about 16-inch of TruSoft cellulose insulation, reaching a R60 insulation value, which is optimal for preventing heat loss in most of the regions in South Quebec. The cellulose insulation, not only provides superior thermal performance but also offers a natural resistance to pests and mold. These upgrades have improved the attic’s energy efficiency, ensuring better temperature regulation, reduced heating and cooling costs, and safeguarding the home against moisture infiltration and potential mold growth.