Before & After Photos

Mrs. Develter contacted Systèmes Éconergie because she felt that her attic was not well insulated. Actually following our free inspection, there were only 6 in of insulation. Lack of insulation in the attic causes heated or cooled air to escape faster, hence higher energy costs.

The solution was to remove the old insulation, seal the joints with our polyurethane foam to eliminate air leaks, insulate the metal chimney by sealing the stump with metal flashing, caulking it, and wrapping it with Rock Wool, adding ventilation mats, and finally blowing 16 in’ of cellulose fibers.

Issue

Mr. Leduc's attic lacked insulation. There was only 6 to 9 inches of cellulose in the attic. Which is equivalent to an R19 value. However, Systèmes Éconergie recommends a value of R60 to ensure a maximum comfort in the house.

Solution

Our team replaced the cardboard air vents present in the attic for plastic ones, because the cardboard will decompose in the presence of water and humidity. Then we blew just over 12” of cellulose to achieve an R60 attic value.

Problem

Our client, residing in La Prairie, contacted Systèmes Econergie due to continuous discomfort related to drafts in his house, despite the heating working constantly. Our specialist Houssem visited for a free inspection and estimation. He explained that a poorly insulated attic is most probably the cause of the residential discomfort. He identified some major problems: There was insufficient insulation, compromising the attic efficiency. From the other side, there were mold stains on the existing insulation and ceiling due to excessive moisture in the attic, which, in turn, resulted from unsealed air leaks in the attic. 

Solution

We started by removing the existing insulation, which was decayed due to mold, to facilitate the identification of all sources of air leaks in the attic. Using our excellent Mold X2 product, our team was able to eliminate all remaining mold stains. We sealed all areas with air leaks to ensure optimal sealing of the space. The sources of air leaks were numerous, such as ventilation ducts, attic access hatches, and holes for wires and pipes. We blew in our cellulose fiber insulation. This achieved a thermal value of R60, ensuring optimal insulation for the climate of this region in Quebec. 

Problem:

Ou client contacted Systèmes Éconergie because of cold and moist attic. After carefully examining the attic, we found mold forming on the ceiling. We explained to our client that these issues were due to poor attic insulation.

Solution:

We sealed all the openings allowing air into the attic. Next, we installed SilverGlo panels, serving as thermal insulation. Finally, we blew in 16 inches of our TrueSoft cellulose fiber insulation throughout the attic to reach a thermal value of R60

Problem

M. Mahdi, residing in Hampstead, had excessive drafts within his house. It 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, upon seeing the ventilation ducts, we identified a sealing problem: He explained to our client that the presence of air leaks in the attic would work against the insulation, reducing its effectiveness.

Solution

Our team of workers, led by Colin, began by removing the old insulation. This step is very important because many holes allowing air to escape are hidden under the existing insulation. Then, they conducted an excessively detailed inspection to identify, without exception, all sources of air leaks. Our excellent product ZypFoam is used to seal air leaks. 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. The cellulose used is fire-resistant as well as mold-resistant.