Before & After Photos

Problem

Mr. Grushka had high heating and cooling costs. His house has become less comfortable.

Solution

Re-insulate the attic and make it more airtight.

Our team removed the old fiberglass insulation to seal all air leaks such as the joints between the boards and the chimney and then the holes. Then we blew 16” of cellulose fibers for a thermal value of R60.

During an attic insulation job, we encountered extreme humidity levels that had caused mold spores to develop within the old insulation. Our team removed the damp, contaminated insulation and thoroughly treated the area to eliminate all mold spores. Once the attic was properly cleaned and sealed, we installed our TruSoft cellulose insulation, achieving a thermal value of R60. This not only enhanced the home's energy efficiency but also addressed the moisture issue, creating a more comfortable and healthier environment for the homeowners.

PROBLEM

Winter is almost over. However, there has been an excess of drafts in the house, which was 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 drafts. Consequently, the client does not want to repeat the same scenario next winter. During our free inspection, our specialist Dan examined the attic. He immediately noticed the inadequate amount of insulation. Furthermore, upon seeing the ventilation ducts, Dan identified a sealing issue.

SOLUTION

Our team of workers, led by Colin, began by removing the old insulation. This step is important because many holes allowing air to escape may be hidden underneath. They then conducted an extremely detailed inspection to identify, without exception, all sources of air leaks. Our excellent product ZypFoam is used to seal air leaks. As for the attic access hatch, it is the largest existing hole in the attic that can allow air to escape, hence the importance of insulating it very well. For this purpose, we used our revolutionary thermal insulation, SilverGlo. Finally, we blew in approximately 17 inches of TruSoft cellulose fiber insulation on the attic floor to achieve an optimal thermal value of R60.

During a recent attic insulation project, we discovered that the old insulation was concealing mold spores, which posed a serious health risk and contributed to poor air quality. Our team carefully removed the contaminated insulation and treated the area to eliminate all mold spores. After ensuring the attic was mold-free, we installed our TruSoft cellulose insulation, achieving a thermal value of R60. This not only improved the home's energy efficiency but also ensured a healthier living environment for the homeowners.

A homeowner reached out to us due to uncomfortable drafts and high energy bills, signaling a problem with their attic insulation. Upon inspection, we found the insulation was inadequate and discovered mold spores on the wooden beams and beneath the old insulation, caused by poor ventilation.

To resolve this, we removed the old insulation, treated the mold with Mold-X2, sealed air leaks with ZypFoam, and installed 17 inches of TruSoft cellulose insulation, achieving an R60 thermal value. The result transformed the attic into an energy-efficient space, protecting the home from drafts and moisture. The homeowner was very pleased with the improved comfort and energy savings.