Attic Insulation Before & After Photos

Problem

Mr. Lebel had his attic inspected by a Réno climat inspector in order to obtain a grant to re-insulate his attic. The current thermal R value of his attic was R17. The inspector recommended the insulation with a value of at least R50.

Solution

Remove the old wool insulation to seal the sources of air leaks present on the attic floor, add ventilation mats in the soffits and then blow a little more than 16 in’ of cellulose. This complete attic insulation solution provides the customer with an R60 value for their attic and ensures maximum comfort in their home.

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!

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.

PROBLEM

Our client, a resident of Boucherville, contacted us to come and inspect their attic. There was an excess of drafts in their house, which was very uncomfortable. Additionally, the hydro bills were very high, especially during the months of December, January, and February due to the overuse of heating systems to compensate for the cold drafts.

During our free inspection, our specialist Alexandrine examined the attic. She noticed the inadequate amount of existing fiberglass insulation. Furthermore, our specialist identified a sealing problem: She explained to our client that the presence of air leaks in the attic would diminish the effectiveness of the insulation. 

SOLUTION

After obtaining our client's authorization, our team of workers, led by Colin, began by removing the old insulation. This step is crucial because air leaks may be hidden underneath. Then, they conducted a detailed inspection to identify all sources of air leaks. Our excellent product, ZypFoam, was used to seal the air leaks. As for the attic access hatch, it is the largest opening in the attic that can let air escape, hence the importance of insulating it very well. For this, we used our revolutionary thermal insulator, SilverGlo. Finally, we blew approximately 17 inches of TruSoft cellulose fiber insulation into the attic to achieve an optimal thermal value of R60. The cellulose used is fire-resistant as well as resistant to mold formation.

Mr. Choudhry recently bought a house in POINTE-AUX-TREMBLES .Upon inspection, it was strongly recommended that the attic insulation needed to be changed as there was only 6” of fiberglass insulation.

With the climate of Quebec, 6 inches of insulation in an attic is far from enough to have a comfortable home and to keep the air heated during cold weather.

Often, Poor insulation also leads to higher heating and cooling costs.