When it comes time to insulate your attic, there are a few important decisions that need to be made. Firstly, it’s important to choose the right attic insulation for the job. Secondly, it’s important to choose the right contractor for the job. Beyond that, in choosing proper attic insulation, it’s also important to understand the uniqueness of your job. As for choosing a contractor for the job, it’s wise to choose a company that’s known to be reputable, and with a well-established reputation. So if you’re currently shopping for attic insulation in Thornhill, Ontario, Great Northern Insulation is a contractor worth your consideration.
Great Northern Insulation is known as Canada’s largest full-service insulation contractor. We sell quality insulation products; our installations are superior; and customer service is beyond compare in the industry. We want our customers to be informed – it makes for a better understanding of the job at hand, and for better decision-making along the way. Every season, attic insulation products are advertised and marketed. The manufacturers tell us that their products are the best. And the contractors tell us their services are the best. Unfortunately, after all the promotion, we are usually left with more questions than answers.
When you contract an experienced and established company like Great Northern Insulation, it can make the difference between good and great. In short, the team at GNI offers a lot: our installation teams work with you from the start of the job to the end; we address your particular needs, and the specific requirements of your job; and above all, we focus on providing you with the appropriate solutions and the desired results. At Great Northern Insulation, our focus is on doing the job right the first time. And that means performing a thorough and comprehensive installation that leaves each customer fully satisfied with the finished product.
Regardless of project size, our team starts off with an in-depth attic assessment, which is followed by a status report, and with some workable recommendations. GNI recommends the products (or the combination of products) designed to resolve the insulation challenges of the job. We also consider every customer’s budget when we recommend products and installation approaches. The fact is, when you hire Great Northern Insulation, you are in good hands from the minute we arrive at the work site. You can be sure that we’ll be installing top-quality products with the highest level of workmanship. Best of all, everything is guaranteed.
Because customer satisfaction is of the highest priority at Great Northern Insulation, we provide a manufacturer’s warranty for products that are installed, and our own company guarantee when an installation is complete. If a problem arises, we do our best to resolve the situation as promptly as possible. If a repair or replacement is necessitated, we are committed to providing a solution that meets acceptable industry standards. So if you’re shopping around for attic insulation in Thornhill, or in any of the suburban communities north of Metropolitan Toronto, GNI can provide you with a finished job that fully meets your expectations.
At GNI, an attic insulation project always begins with properly sealing the space. It means sealing up every opening, hole and gap in the attic – and it’s an approach that applies to every insulation product we install. The result is an insulated space that will bring long-term benefits when it comes to energy savings, and consequently, enhanced home comfort. As for choosing the right insulation product for the job, there are many to choose from - but most professionals are opting for spray foam insulation as their first choice. More and more, it’s being recognized as the best product, with the most benefits, and the best results.
Spray foam insulation is generically known as polyurethane foam. It’s sprayed right into the attic with special application equipment, and initially presents as a thick liquid. It quickly hardens into a thick, dense insulation layer. With a proper installation, the attic can be totally coated from end to end. The hardened foam covers everything - the wooden crossbeams throughout the attic; all of the plumbing pipes and HVAC ductwork; and all of the exposed electrical wiring. This is a super-dense layer of insulation that provides the best R-value of any product on the market, and serves as an impenetrable air and moisture barrier at the same time.
Another attic insulation product worth considering is blown-in insulation. This is a very affordable option and will suit any budget. The product is available in two variations - fiberglass or cellulose, each product with its own benefits. Blown-in insulation is “fluffy” in composition, and designed to restrict airflow, therefore making it a very effective insulator. Both versions of blown-in insulation are chemically treated to be resistant to fire, mold, mildew, and rodents - an ideal combination for the attic space. The product is blown through the attic, dispersed uniformly, and can conveniently be applied on top of existing insulation. It’s a “thermal blanket” that delivers superb R-values.
For the install teams at Great Northern Insulation, the favored installation for the attic is a “hybrid” approach, an approach that combines two products in one application - one is the spray foam, the second is the blown-in product. Depending on the job, GNI installers will opt for either spray foam AND fiberglass blown-in, OR spray foam AND cellulose blown-in. Each product delivers its own benefits. The spray foam is both a sealer and an insulator, while the blown-in insulation delivers excellent value per square foot of installation. For attics requiring complete removal of existing insulation, GNI recommends a “hybrid” approach – it delivers optimum results over the long term.
In more recent years, home improvement centers have been marketing the DIY approach to attic insulation. However, at GNI, we believe that a professional install is preferable. We believe that the products and installations associated with attic insulation are best left to an expert. Attic insulation demands skill and proficiency in order to get the best results. And at GNI, we do it right the first time. We create a complete and comprehensive insulation “system”, one that is properly sealed, ventilated, and insulated. And it’s one of the best reasons to contract Great Northern Insulation for your attic insulation project.