Energy Efficient, Comfortable & Healthy Homes With Attic Insulation & Air Sealing Services in Repentigny, QC

Our client in Repentigny contacted us due to significant concerns about their attic, which hadn’t been inspected in a long time. After scheduling an appointment through our call center, our specialist went on-site. The inspection revealed excessive moisture and an unpleasant odor: Two symptoms of air leaks in the attic. These leaks were located at junctions, particularly around the chimney, recessed lighting, and the entry points of cables, pipes, and other openings.

Unsealed air leaks in the attic compromise thermal efficiency, causing heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer, thus reducing residential comfort. This thermal bypass not only increases the dependence on heating and cooling systems but also results in higher energy consumption, which translates into higher Hydro bills. Additionally, insufficient insulation and air leaks encourage moisture accumulation, which promotes mold growth, endangering both the structure and indoor air quality.

The solution proposed by our specialist begins with removing the existing insulation: This essential step allows us to identify all hidden sources of air leaks, particularly those covered by the old insulation. Then, using our excellent ZypFoam product, we seal all sources of air leaks in the attic. This step is crucial to establishing an effective air barrier, maintaining thermal efficiency, and eliminating drafts.

The next step involves installing our high-performance insulation: We will apply our TruSoft cellulose insulation, with a 16-inch layer to reach an R60 thermal value.

By upgrading the insulation to an R60 level and sealing the attic’s air leaks, the home’s thermal performance will be greatly improved, reducing energy consumption and humidity-related risks.

Our client, residing in Repentigny, contacted us in view of concerns within his attic. Despite recently installing fiberglass insulation, he stills feels the same bad effects. As he was searching for answers, he ended up on our website and filled in the form for the free inspection. 

Thus, our specialist Alexandrine visited our client to inspect the attic. She directly sensed the excess moisture, and even noticed some mold on the ceiling. Alexandrine explained that simply putting insulation all the over the attic is not sufficient. Air sealing is a main step that should not be missed. In addition, the amount of installed insulation should help reach a thermal value of R60. 

Upon signing the contract, our team or workers, lead by Colin began the work: They started by removing the installed insulation. This is done in order to identify all the sources of air leaks within the attic that could be hidden beneath the insulation. In addition, they neutralized all the mold using our product Mold-X2. 

After sealing all the leaks with our excellent ZypFoam, we blew in approximately 17" of our revolutionary TruSoft cellulose insulation, to reach a thermal value of R60. 

Our client finally noticed the difference, and he ended up by joking with our foreman by saying: "We are now ready and excited for the upcoming winter!"