If the time has come to insulate (or re-insulate) your attic, and you’re looking for attic insulation in Richmond Hill, a few things are worth considering. For example, it’s very important to choose an insulation product that specifically meets your needs. It’s just as important to choose an insulation contractor that can do a good job. And finally, it’s important for you, the customer, to have a good understanding of the project at hand, and even the specific challenges of the job. Needless to say, an informed consumer makes much better purchasing decisions in a project of this kind.
As for choosing the right contractor for the job, it’s wise to choose one that is well established and reputable. Great Northern Insulation, for instance, is regarded as Canada’s largest full-service insulation contractor. We are known for our focus on quality. We sell quality products and install with professionalism. We also urge our customers to have a good understanding of their project. A knowledgeable customer makes better decisions and contributes to a professional relationship that is much more productive. It allows the contractor to provide the best possible customer service.
It may sound simplistic, but choosing the right insulation product for the attic can be somewhat testing. It’s because all of the advertising, marketing and promotion that we experience. Every manufacturer promotes their product as being the best, and every contractor advertises their services as being the best. Sometimes, it’s more confusing than informative, and it can quickly make a purchasing decision problematic. But when you hire an established company that is reliable and reputable, questions are handled honestly, and project proposals are genuine and specific.
A good contractor will ensure your satisfaction as a customer – it will make a big difference overall. Great Northern Insulation works with customers from beginning to end. We deal directly with the requirements of the project, and we recommend solutions based on the objectives and challenges of the job. The team at GNI does it right the first time. We install quality products, and we work at the highest standards. For us, doing it right means that the product will perform to its full potential, and the installation will bring the benefits to the homeowner for many years to come.
Doing it right also means a complete and comprehensive approach. At GNI, attic insulation begins with a thorough assessment of the attic, and a detailed summary report. We then make specific recommendations for products and installations, but only for the products and installations that address the job. Our focus is always on the customer’s project needs, objectives, and budget. When you decide to hire Great Northern Insulation, you’re in capable hands from day one and throughout the life of the project – you can rest assured that as our customer, you are the priority.
Whether it’s a large attic or small, GNI will provide quality products and quality workmanship. A manufacturer’s warranty is offered on products that are installed, and our company guarantee is offered on the workmanship. If a problem arises, we solve the problem. If a repair is required, we make the repair and meet the industry standard. Simply put, we are committed to 100% customer satisfaction. So if you’re thinking about insulating the attic, and you’re shopping for attic insulation in Richmond Hill, consider Great Northern Insulation for the job.
For GNI, attic insulation starts with sealing - we seal every hole, gap, and crack, and make certain that the attic is totally airtight. Proper sealing will ensure that newly installed insulation performs to its advertised potential while it provides significant energy savings in winter AND in summer. Proper sealing and effective insulation work together in an efficient “system”. When GNI is finished with an attic project, the space is well sealed, well ventilated, and well insulated. It’s a “system” that delivers energy savings and home comfort for years and years to come.
Today, the market is full of insulation products, with some specifically designed for the attic. But for industry professionals, one product has caught the spotlight – and that’s spray foam insulation. It has become the product-of-choice at GNI and a favorite of the installation team. It happens to be an ideal product application for large and expansive attics. In recent years, spray foam has proven itself to be the best insulating product on the market. When compared with the others, it has more benefits and higher R-Value than any other product or combination of products.
Spray foam is “sprayed” into the attic with special application equipment. When expertly installed, the foam spreads out evenly and hardens into a super-dense layer of insulation. It coats everything completely - the crossbeams; plumbing pipes; HVAC ducts; and all electrical wiring. The finished layer of insulation provides a higher R-Value than any other product on the market. At the same time, it performs as an impenetrable barrier to air and moisture. There is no better attic insulation than spray foam, and no better product that can deliver as many benefits in one application.
Another product worth considering for the attic is “blown-in” insulation. It is available in fiberglass or cellulose and has proven itself to be a very affordable insulator that creates an effective “thermal blanket” with excellent R-Value. The product itself is “fluffy” in nature, and is designed to restrict the flow of air throughout the attic. It is very effective as an insulator - it’s fire resistant – it’s mold and mildew resistant; and it deters insects and rodents. With a professional installation, “blown-in” insulation can be easily applied on top of existing insulation that is clean and uncontaminated.
The best method when it comes to attic insulation is the “hybrid” method. With this method, the GNI team installs a combination of spray foam insulation AND blown-in insulation, one after the other. The idea is to benefit from both products – the spray foam effectively seals and insulates, while the “blown-in” product adds R-Value and dollar-value throughout. The “hybrid” method from GNI does it all in one application - it delivers the best insulation potential for the long term, and the best dollar-value in keeping with the customer’s budget.