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Whether it’s a homeowner or contractor, insulation removal should begin with an assessment of existing insulation materials. For instance, in many older homes, aging insulation may be obvious, and it may be clear that existing materials have lost integrity. Whether the insulation is aging or not, it’s important to establish if removal is urgent. For those homeowners considering insulation removal in Kingston, Great Northern Insulation offers professional work and guaranteed results. GNI determines the need and extent of removal; assesses the scope of repairs and retrofits; and provides high quality products for reinstallation, once the old insulation has been removed.
Since every home is distinctly different, the reasons for removing insulation will also be different. GNI crews have come across nearly every type of removal scenario - from routine, to difficult, to hazardous. Surprisingly, some homes have hardly enough insulation to keep things warm. At the same time, there are homes with more insulation that’s needed. And in a great many homes, the insulation was inadequately installed. For the homeowner, a substandard installation is a recipe for wasting energy and money. GNI crews have also come across homes with poor air sealing and inadequate ventilation. But the worst scenarios are those where remnants of asbestos exist.
Removing old insulation while renovating can be very advantageous. If the contractors can work in conjunction, then insulation removal and reinstallation can be both efficient and cost-effective. While renovating, it’s also an excellent opportunity to repair and retrofit where required. For the team at Great Northern Insulation, the removal and reinstallation process is step-by-step. First, the existing insulation is fully assessed. Next, there’s a decision on how much insulation can be salvaged, and how much has to be disposed. Finally, the experts at GNI make project suggestions on product and re-installation – it’s all focused on enhancing the home’s energy efficiency.
In most cases, removing old insulation is more than just a cleanup job - professional experience and expertise will be required. Great Northern Insulation offers homeowners the experience and expertise to remove and dispose old insulation safely and effectively. But beyond the cleanup and disposal, GNI also prepares the project space, prior to new insulation being installed. This entails proper air sealing of the space, as well as retrofitting the ventilation for optimum air circulation. Together, the sealed space and the enhanced ventilation will ensure maximum performance for the new insulation that will be installed. With everything in place, energy efficiency is assured.
In order to save money, some homeowners might choose a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach when it comes to insulation removal. But the truth is, nothing compares with a professional approach. Insulation removal can be painstaking, and with challenges - a typical homeowner could easily work twice as long as a professional, on the same job. And sometimes, insulation removals are dangerous. The old material may be contaminated, infested with some mold, or contain asbestos. For a typical homeowner, these risks cannot be justified. This is work for a professional, one with the right experience and the industrial equipment to do a 100% job with long lasting results.
For homeowners considering insulation removal in Kingston, Great Northern Insulation can offer removal, disposal, and cleanup that are complete and comprehensive. As well, necessary repairs and retrofits are expedited professionally, and new insulation is top-of-the-line. For GNI, all of the work is intended to provide optimum energy efficiency for the homeowner. In some cases, an air barrier or vapour barrier may be required. In other cases, the ventilation may need upgrading. And in most cases, air sealing will require major improvement. Whatever the specific situation, GNI provides homeowners with the very best products and workmanship – guaranteed.
Air movement inside the home directly impacts the indoor environment. When air movement is well managed, there is improved indoor comfort and improved energy efficiency. And when a home is properly sealed, everything is enhanced - air circulation, air quality, and overall energy efficiency. For the specialists at Great Northern Insulation, every insulation job is about creating an efficient “system”. That includes effective air sealing, high quality insulation products, and ventilation that will compliment it all. For homeowners, the results are conspicuous: enhanced energy efficiency; reduced energy usage; and money savings on seasonal utility bills.
In the Kingston area, GNI offers high quality insulation products and professional installations. A popular option amongst homeowners is blown insulation, a reliable and cost-effective approach. Blown insulation is ideal in the attic space, and provides a “thermal blanket” with good R-Value. The product is available in fiberglass or cellulose, offering a satisfactory lifespan, as well as a cost effective installation. GNI also offers traditional fiberglass batt insulation - another reliable option for the attic, with satisfactory R-Values throughout, and a good product lifespan.
For high performance insulation, GNI suggests Spray Foam Insulation. It’s likely the best product available today, and has become the “product-of-choice” for many professionals. Simply put, SFI offers more product benefits than any comparable product on the market. Spray Foam Insulation does it all with one application: it completely seals a space airtight; it provides an air barrier and vapour barrier in the same application; and it installs higher R-Value than most products. And in terms of lifespan, SFI never needs any topping up, replacement or replenishment.
Another insulation option from Great Northern Insulation is the “hybrid” install. This has become a very cost-effective approach, as it incorporates two insulation products into one install. First, Spray Foam Insulation is applied as a base. Second, blown insulation (in fiberglass or cellulose) is installed to complement the first application. By combining two products, the “hybrid” install has proven itself twofold: with excellent R-Value performance, and with a cost-effective price point. As with all of the work performed by GNI, 100% satisfaction is guaranteed.
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