Before & After Photos

The problem

Water infiltration in the attic coming from the roof.

Mr. Thibeault decides to fix the roof and reinsulate the attic of his house.

The solution

Our team of attic insulation experts removed the old fiberglass insulation which was in the attic to clog the air leaks on the attic floor as well as the electrical boxes of the lighting. Then, they blew 16 in’ cellulose to properly insulate the attic and offer a maximum comfort to our client.

An attic in Varennes was full of mold spores. Our specialist explained that mold is the result of excess humidity in the attic. This excess humidity is also the result of bad attic insulation. In fact the existing insulation is not sufficient inside the attic, and in addition, there were some air leaks in the attic which were deteriorating the attic's performance.

As a remedy, we removed the existing insulation, before using our excellent Mold-X2 to remove all the mold spores inside the attic. We also used our ZypFoam to seal all the air leaks that were once reducing the insulation's performance. Lastly, we blew in approximatively 17 inches of our TruSoft cellulose insulation.  

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. 

Our client in Boloeil had concerns about their attic. During the inspection, our specialist noticed excessive and uncomfortable heat, as well as damage to the existing insulation.

The specialist identified that this overheating was primarily due to air leaks coming from various sources, including around the chimney, recessed lighting, and through cable and pipe passages. These same air leaks also cause significant heat loss, resulting in a drop in indoor temperature during winter. This phenomenon increases the demand on heating and cooling systems, leading to higher energy costs.

Our solution involved removing the damaged insulation, thoroughly sealing all air leakage points, and installing new, high-performance insulation.

The client expressed complete satisfaction with the results, as well as with the professionalism of our team throughout the process.

This product is crucial before insulating the attic. If you have recessed lights, these protective boxes prevent air warmed by the light from entering the attic through the cane and wire holes. Hot air impairs insulation in the attic. If air leaks are not sealed properly, you are not taking advantage of the maximum capacity that your insulation can offer you. Hiding the problem under insulation is not the same as fixing it. In addition, the majority of insulation products are not flame retardant. It is dangerous to put insulation directly on recessed lights.

For more information about TiteShell enclosures, contact us today and we'll be happy to send you an insulation specialist to give you a completely free, no-obligation estimate.