Attic Blow-In Foam Insulation in Calgary
Attic blow-in insulation offers an effective way to enhance energy efficiency and comfort in your home by reducing heat loss and preventing air leaks.
Attic Blow-In Insulation Process
Once you receive your attic blow-in insulation quote, our team will work with you to schedule an installation time that offers minimal interruption. Once our crew arrives, they will work efficiently to complete the job and take the extra time to ensure your home or workplace is kept clean and tidy.
Most Calgary homes’ attics are insulated with a relatively inexpensive loose fill blown-in product such as cellulose or fibreglass. These open celled products work to hold air molecules and help reduce the transfer of heat. Normally attics are blown to an R50 thickness, which is between 14 and 18 inches high. The effectiveness of loose fill insulation is dependent on the quality of the vapour barrier. An effective vapour barrier by current building standards provides less than 60 ng/pa, which is typically a 6 mil CGSB rated polyethylene. The vapour barrier sheets must be sealed at every seam and should tie into the interior top plates and vapour barrier boxes for pot lights, electrical boxes, bath fan ventilation units, etc.
Qualities of Attic Blow-In Insulation
Blown-in insulation is commonly available in either a cellulose composition or fiberglass. Both products provide comparable R-Value where installed and are both considered an effective option in the attic. Blown-in insulation is fabricated to be fire-resistant. Cellulose is treated to stop the spread of fire, while fiberglass is by nature hard to ignite. Fire resistance is a necessary feature in the attic.
Benefits of Attic Blow-In Insulation
Improving Energy Efficiency
Effectively insulating the attic with blow-in insulation will prevent heated air and cooled air from escaping. This will reduce energy consumption, and will result in reduced utility costs.
Sound Dampening
With a proper installation, blow-in insulation can provide a level of sound dampening. This may be beneficial to homeowners when adjacent areas to the attic are being used as living space.
Quick Installation
With the right professional equipment, installing blow-in insulation is quick, especially when compared with other installs.
SmartFoam will insulate your attic properly, and provide a viable and cost-effective solution that meets your needs budget.
Attic blow-in insulation has many advantages. Because of the nature of the product (cellulose or fiberglass) there are virtually no gaps, cracks, or crevices that remain unfilled. Unlike some of the other insulation products, the blow-in insulation process allows for total and complete coverage – and that includes awkward corners, ceiling beams, and wall and attic cavities. Overall, a properly insulated home manages the heat and cool, reduces and dampens sound, and contributes to the overall performance of the indoor environment.