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Insulation Air/Vapour Barrier - Aylmer, ON
Before:
A complete air/vapour barrier is very important for insulation to work best. Many insulation materials will allow air to travel through it as pressure in the home equalizes. Attic insulation is no different. The home was older and did not have a continuous barrier between the living area and the attic. A closed-cell spray foam was applied to provide the barrier.
After:
Advanced Basement Systems removed the old insulation, applied a closed-cell spray foam to provide the air/vapour barrier required. Once completed, 17 inches of blown-in cellulose finished the job to give the homeowner R-60 recommended insulation.
If you are losing heat in the winter, give Advanced Basement Systems a call for all your home insulation needs!
Recommended Attic insulation - Hanover, ON
Before
The attic in the home was insulated using 6” fiberglass batt insulation. The R value for this application is approximately R20 while the recommended value for homes in Ontario is R60. The existing forced the home’s HVAC system to work harder and more often to maintain a comfortable living space.
After
Advanced Basement Systems replaced the batt insulation with cellulose blown-in up to a thickness of R60. The result will reduce the energy required to heat/cool the home and meet the recommended levels.
Finish or not finish? - Ruthven
The home owner had the basement finished and was using the space. Moisture was evident along the floor and lower walls of the finished materials. Advanced Basement Systems install the Water Guard system and new sump pump systems to dry out the basement and provide on going protection.
Closing and open sump pit
The open sump pit will add humidity to existing homes as water evaporates. Advanced Basement Systems will upgrade exiting older home with a closed liner pit to eliminate the evaporation issues in a basement.
Sump Pump and Back-Up - Chatham, ON
This Chatham basement needed a good sump upgrade! We disposed of the slow and noisy pedestal pump and replaced it with a submersible cast-iron pump. We also installed our UltraSump4 Back-Up System, which includes a special battery designed for back-up pumps. Once installed, Joel installed a two-piece lid over the liner, with a built in window.
The wire and pipe penetrations have rubber gromets around them, to keep it airtight!
A nice, reliable and quiet system!
