Attic Insulation in Hampstead, QC
Challenge
Winter was about to begin. Last winter, there was excessive draft in this house in Hampstead, which seemed quite uncomfortable. Additionally, the hydro bills were very high, especially during the months of December, January, and February due to the overuse of heating systems in order to compensate for the drafts.
During our free inspection, we immediately noticed the inadequate amount of insulation. Furthermore, we identified a sealing problem: The presence of air leaks in the attic would work against the insulation, reducing its effectiveness.
Solution
We begin by removing the old insulation. This step is crucial because many holes allowing air to escape are hidden under the existing insulation.
Then, conducting an excessively detailed inspection to identify all sources of air leaks and seal them. Regarding 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 insulation SilverGlo.
Finally, we blew about 17 inches of TruSoft cellulose fiber insulation on the attic floor to achieve an optimal thermal value of R60.
