1.800.265.1914
Call Now 1.800.265.1914

Eliminating Heat Loss in a Residential Home With Spray Polyurethane Foam

February 04, 2016

Even with the best insulation product on the market, and with the most professional installation, it's just not physically possible to completely stop heat from escaping in a residential home. But with a quality insulation product, and an expert install, a home will be substantially more energy efficient, and the results will show. For the homeowner looking to install brand new insulation, or to upgrade existing insulation, some homework is recommended. First, it's important to assess the benefits of the overall project. Second, it's important to know what makes for a high-quality insulation product. And third, it's important to understand the ill effects of heat loss in the home. Many homeowners think they understand heat loss, but believing that the attic space is properly insulated misses the fact that heat is also lost through walls, windows and floors. Here, it's good to have an energy audit performed to identify the actual sources of heat loss. It means having a professional assessment that comprehensively checks the attic and roof; the walls and floors; and finally, the windows and doors. Clearly, some symptoms of heat loss are obvious, like drafty areas in the home, and exaggerated thermostat adjustments. But with an expert audit, actual sources of heat loss can be identified, and viable solutions can be recommended for implementation. There are a host of benefits in having a home well insulated, especially when installing a product like Spray Polyurethane Foam. Naturally, the home will be warm and comfortable in winter, and cool and relaxing in summer. But more than that, there are considerable energy savings and cost savings - so much so that the initial cost of insulating can be paid down with the annual savings. The truth is, whether the utility savings are in natural gas, electricity, or both, a home insulation project will deliver much better short term and long-term savings than any home improvement project. And with Spray Polyurethane Foam, the overall benefits far exceed other products. While it's true that contractors offer a great many options for home insulation products, it's also true that SPF (Spray Polyurethane Foam) is considered the best product and installation on the market. And because it's applied in liquid form, it can expand and harden into any space, any shape and any hole. With one expert application, SPF ensures that a home is virtually seamless. It means that airflow is restricted, and moisture collection prevented - this is an ideal environment for insulation to perform at peak. It is, however, a high-premium product, and may not fit into all budgets - but the cost-benefit of SPF makes the overall project well worthwhile. SPF is not recommended for the inexperienced. These products require special formulation and preparation, and the installation requires professional expertise. Here, a reputable contractor can offer the best options for installation, and can ensure product performance when the install is complete. Most important with Spray Polyurethane Foam is to do the job right the first time - the downsides of taking shortcuts or cutting corners are far too risky.

Western Ontario

935 Keyes Drive
Woodstock, Ontario
Canada N4V 1C3

Phone: 1-800-265-1914

Fax: (519) 539-7946
TOLL FREE: 1-800-265-1914

Muskoka, Haliburton, Northern Ontario

1027 Elwell Park Road
Gravenhurst, Ontario
Canada P1P 1R1

TOLL FREE: 1-800-265-1914

Central Ontario

29 Ferndale Industrial Drive
Barrie, Ontario
Canada L4N 9V5

TOLL FREE: 1-800-265-1914

Greater Toronto Area

2 Guided Court
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 4K6

TOLL FREE: 1-800-265-1914

GTA East

103 North Port Road
Port Perry, Ontario
Canada L9L 1B2

TOLL FREE: 1-800-265-1914

South Central Ontario

450 Industrial Dr,
Toronto (Milton), Ontario
Canada L9T 5A6

TOLL FREE: 1-800-265-1914

Eastern Ontario

1035 Moodie Dr #1,
Nepean, ON
K2R 1H4

TOLL FREE: 1-800-265-1914

Niagara Region

25 Lincoln Ave
St. Catharines, ON
L2P 2C7

TOLL FREE: 1-800-265-1914

BBB

Great Northern Insulation - Better Business Bureau Profile.

Homestars Best of 2021 Award

Best of 2021

HomeStars has ranked Great Northern Insulation as a company that goes above and beyond in every aspect of business for the year of 2021.

Homestars Best of 2022 Award

Best of 2022

HomeStars has ranked Great Northern Insulation as a company that goes above and beyond in every aspect of business for the year of 2022.

Lowes

GNI is the Authorized & Trusted Insulation and Air Sealing Installer for Lowe’s

Trusted for Over 40 Years

Over 40 Years in Business

At GNI, we service your project with the most experienced staff in the industry. Ongoing professional development is an obsession at GNI and we will not compromise at any level to bring to our customers the very best Installers, Sales Representatives, Customer Care Personnel, Field Superintendents, Estimating and Technical Support to your project.

100% Canadian

100% Canadian

Great Northern Insulation is recognized as Canada's largest full-service insulation contractor. GNI is 100% Canadian owned, proudly serving Ontario customers since 1980.

Foam Masters

Do it right the first time
- with foam mastersTM

January, 2021 regulatory phaseout of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) with the introduction of WALLTITE CM01. Using hydrofluorolefins (HFOs) with lower global warming potential (GWP) compared to HFCs, WALLTITE CM01 is the next generation of spray foam insulation.

HEATLOK® SOYA HFO™ 

Huntsman HEATLOK® SOYA HFO™ 

Heatlok® Soya HFOTM leverages Honeywell’s latest Solstice® Liquid Blowing Agent technology. This new hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) blowing agent is the most environmentally conscious blowing agent produced to date, with a zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and a global warming potential (GWP) of 1, which is more than two orders of magnitude (99.9%) lower than HFCs used in this industry.

3M

3MTM products.
Quality + Performance = Savings

3MTM energy-saving products are designed to keep warm air in, and cold air out, while keeping energy bills down. Products optimize energy efficiency in buildings and homes; improve indoor environment for occupants; and effect the reduction of seasonal energy costs. 3M products are authorized for LEED credits (Leadership in Energy/Environmental Design).

Holmes and Holmes

Holmes and Holmes

 

Mike Holmes and his son Mike Jr. (MJ) convert MJ’s bachelor bungalow into a two-storey home for MJ and his girlfriend Lisa. Choosing the newest materials and build techniques, the father and son team follow Mike’s famous motto – “Make it right.” The show can be watched on HGTV and DIY Network.

Enbridge

Enbridge Incentives

The Home Efficiency Rebate Plus program offers up to $10,000 in home reno rebates – and Great Northern Insulation can pave the way.

Renomark

Great Northern Insulation proudly abides by a renovation-specific Code of Conduct set by RenoMark™.

eRenovate

We are Verified & Bonded by eRenovate. When you choose to proceed with our services through their platform, you receive the gaurantees set forth through their program.

As Seen on Love It or List It

The GNI crew have been featured installing insulation on Love It or List It - have you seen our logo in an episode?

Climatizer Cellulose

Climatizer

CLIMATIZER PLUS cellulose insulation is manufactured from a minimum of 85% locally-sourced post-consumer recycled newsprint. Non-toxic additives are applied to the uniquely fiberized paper generating a building material with superior thermal and acoustic properties, as well as exceptional resistance to fire, moisture, mould and pests.

Please, enter a valid value

Incorrect values!