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Years ago, residential basements were not particularly comfortable as living spaces. Basements were almost exclusively set aside for laundry and storage. There was room for the furnace, the hot water tank, and maybe some space for a tool-shop. Most basements were dark, damp, and smelled musty. The walls were made of brick, there wasn’t any insulation, let alone any drywall. But today, it’s much different in the basement – it’s usable space, and it’s comfortable.
Homeowners interested in basement insulation in Belleville are focused on making the basement usable and comfortable. Probably, the laundry area, storage space, and furnace equipment will all remain intact, but the focus is on creating an indoor environment that is family-friendly. This is precisely why basements need to be properly insulated from the start. Well-insulated basements are comfortable basements - whether there’s an office, bedroom, media room, or suite.
Generally, a well-insulated basement results from a quality approach – in other words, quality products, expertly installed. And while home comfort may be the priority for the homeowner, a properly insulated basement delivers much more. First of all, the home’s overall energy efficiency is enhanced. Second, winter heating and summer cooling cycles are better balanced. And third, ongoing energy usage is reduced, with substantial savings on seasonal utility expenditures.
In a typical basement insulation project, homeowners are focused on keeping the space nice and warm in winter, and comfortably cool in summer. The truth is, a well-insulated basement does far more. That’s why a professional contractor would be valuable on the project - professionals have the know-how to suggest products and installations that best meet the needs of the project. And while a DIY option may be appealing, better results are derived with a professional touch.
Homeowners shopping for basement insulation in Belleville would do well to consider a quality approach. Basement insulation is quite different than other home improvements – in fact, most home projects are rather cosmetic (like a washroom or kitchen upgrade). But with basement insulation, there are real savings to be had. And with a quality approach to the work, a well-insulated basement can significantly reduce gas and electric bills throughout the entire year.
Categorically, a professional approach to basement insulation delivers better outcomes than the DIY approach. And with basement insulation, the job is well worth doing right from day one. The benefits to the home are measurable: installed R-Values will be considerably heightened; airflow and air leakage will be eliminated; and basement moisture will be deterred. Overall, energy efficiency throughout the entire home will be markedly improved, with relative utility savings.
Much like other home projects, basement insulation does best with a quality product and install. Quality results in better outcomes: enhanced energy efficiency; reduced energy consumption; better-balanced heating and cooling cycles; and lower gas/electric bills.
Professionally managed, a basement insulation project can be quite cost-worthy, especially with the potential savings on utilities. And although each home and basement will be different, savings contribute substantially to “paying down” the original project cost.
A number of factors will affect the extent of utility savings once basement insulation has been installed. Firstly - the scope of insulation work performed. Secondly - the type and quality of the insulation product installed. And thirdly - the quality of work itself.
The basement should be assessed for water entry issues prior to insulation work being started. If repairs are required, a professional with expertise should handle the remediation. In any case, the restoration work should be completed prior to insulation work.
While building codes differ regionally, and according to the insulation work performed, this is not a time for shortcuts. This is where a good contractor can be of great value - assessing the project, advising on specific codes, and installing everything to the code.
Basements usually have “awkward” spaces. They are usually hard to insulate using conventional products. But Spray Foam Insulation has proven to be a very effective application – it’s a product that covers, seals and insulates every little space in the basement.
The truth is, basement insulation requires a level of expertise to deliver results. The experts have the product know-how and installation expertise, and can suggest the very best approach for the job. Indeed today, many experts are suggesting Spray Foam Insulation. And in the basement, SPUF delivers far better results with a single application than any comparable product. Throughout the insulation industry, SPUF is known as the best product with the best performance.
When insulating their basement, some homeowners are opting to insulate the floor. With this approach, Spray Foam Insulation is installed into an open floor, after which concrete is applied. This is the ultimate in insulation, but not necessarily suited for every budget. Hence, the walls of the basement remain the priority. And here again, a professional contractor will suggest the best product and installation, with the most effective sealing and insulating qualities.
Whatever the approach, basement insulation is about enhancing energy efficiency. And it’s why many professionals are already installing SPUF – it’s simply a superior product. SPUF seals a space airtight; it installs high R-Value ratings; it stops air leakage; and it prevents moisture collection. But SPUF is a premium choice product, not necessarily a good fit for every budget. This is exactly why Great Northern Insulation has been recommending a “hybrid” approach.
The “hybrid” approach essentially combines Spray Foam Insulation with a secondary insulation product in a so-called “dual application”. Project results are excellent; the benefits are long lasting; and the overall project is very cost-effectiveness. With a professional install, the “hybrid” approach allows for benefits from the two insulation products: air leakage is deterred; R-Values are augmented; and total project investment remains cost effective.
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