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Our client in Sorel-Tracy reached out since mold was starting to form in their attic. Mold formation in the attic can result in various problems, from health risks to structural damage. We removed the old insulation, air Sealed all sources of air leaks using our high-quality ZypFoam sealant, and installed the new cellulose insulation to reach R60The results were remarkable. The attic is now mold-free, energy-efficient, and comfortable.
A client contacted us after he removed the old existing insulation himself. He was asking us only to put fresh new insulation. As the attic was empty, we noticed the existence of mold spores, as well as some sources of air leaks. Thus, prior to blowing in our cellulose insulation, we managed to seal all the air leaks and remove all the mold spores before putting around 17 inches of our TruSoft cellulose insulation to reach the thermal value of R60. As a result, the attic was now very well insulated, which will increase the energy efficiency and the residential confort of the house.
Dans le cadre d'un récent projet, nous avons été confrontés à une isolation existante dans un grenier qui ne respectait pas la valeur thermique requise de R60, compromettant l'efficacité énergétique de la maison. Après une inspection minutieuse, nous avons commencé par retirer l'ancienne isolation inadéquate. Ensuite, nous avons procédé à un calfeutrage pour sceller toutes les fuites d'air susceptibles de provoquer des pertes de chaleur. Enfin, nous avons soufflé notre isolation en cellulose de haute qualité, atteignant ainsi la valeur thermique optimale de R60. Ce processus a permis d'améliorer considérablement le confort intérieur et de réduire les coûts énergétiques de la maison.
Theresa from Hampstead contacted Systèmes Sous-sol Québec to book a free estimate because her electricity bill was very high, and her desired home comfort was not reflected on these bills.
As soon as our expert arrived at her home, he inspected the attic thoroughly.
They were many holes in the attic floor that were not sealed and resulted in air leaks. To add to the problem, the insulation used was fiberglass and was in a bad condition and mold was found. Also the amount of insulation was really inadequate to our Quebec climate.
To solve this problem, our installation team went by the expert's recommandation and began by removing the old insulation. Then they sealed all the holes and gaps such as wiring holes to avoid any air leaks. Finally, they insulated the entire attic floor with 17 inches of our cellulose insulation. Our cellulose insulation is effective, safe, environmentally friendly, durable and yields the best results.
All these products allowed the customer's attic to be perfectly insulated and with no air leaks. This change has brought to our client the home comfort and peace of mind she always desired.
Problem
Mr. Pradip had problems with accumulation of ice on his roof, and the lower part of his house was drafty and uncomfortable After careful inspection of the attic, our specialist Houssem identified poor air sealing, the presence of mold, and a lack of insulation. Houssem then proposed appropriate solutions to stop the air leaks and efficiently insulate the attic.
Solution
Our team, led by Colin, removed the old insulation in order to seal all remaining air leaks through the joints and other holes. Next, the mold was neutralized using our excellent products, moldX2 Cleaner and moldX2 Botanical. Finally, our experts blew in 17 inches of our cellulose fiber insulation to achieve an R60 thermal value.