Before & After Photos

The spectacular transformation we brought to the attic of a Greenfield Park home! Before our intervention, the household suffered from excessive drafts, exorbitant winter electricity bills, and even worrisome mold stains. Our team intervened with innovative solutions. We removed the old insulation, revealing hidden air leaks, then applied our Mold-X2 product to eliminate any trace of mold. Next, we sealed every hole, including the attic access hatch, ensuring airtight insulation. Finally, thanks to our TruSoft cellulose insulation, we achieved superior insulation quality.

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.

Our client, residing in Repentigny, was confused: Despite recently installing fiberglass insulation, he stills feels the same bad effects. 

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. 

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!