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If you’re planning on installing basement insulation in Brockville, it’s better to do it right from the start. Today, basements can be valuable living spaces, and when the space is well-insulated, your winter and summer comfort is guaranteed. The best approach is to have the work done by a professional. In that way, the project effectively combines insulation, air sealing, and ventilation, thus creating a working “system” that ensures maximized home energy efficiency year after year.
Without doubt, basement insulation is just as important as any other part of the house. With insulation, the aim is the same regardless of the product chosen – boosting R-Values, diminishing air movement, and controlling air moisture. It’s accomplished by creating a working “system”.
When a basement is well insulated, the HVAC equipment (heating, cooling, and ventilation) will operate more efficiently. You will be consuming less energy and wasting much less energy. For the best long-term results, it’s key to work with a professional and install high quality product.
Basement insulation is totally different than a bathroom or kitchen renovation. With insulation, the upgrades actually provide dollar savings all year round. When working with a professional, basement insulation upgrades are worth the investment, and worth the annual dollar savings.
If you’re installing basement insulation in Brockville, a professional contractor will highlight the benefits based on the scope of work. Essentially, every effort is made to boost energy efficiency, so that annual energy savings are assured for winter heating and summer cooling year after year.
Since every home is different, energy savings and dollar savings will vary once the insulation has been upgraded. Annual savings per household depend on a number of factors: the basement size; the increased R-Values; and amount of air sealing. A professional install assures the best results.
Building codes differ from province to province. If you’re currently installing basement insulation in Brockville, your contractor will suggest a product and installation to meet building code pre- requisites. Newly built homes have different building code requirements than older homes.
With basements, it’s better to have a professional assess the specific installation options. With a thorough assessment, it’s possible to define the advantages and/or disadvantages of insulating from inside the home or outside. Quite often, the budget will be a decisive factor. What’s most important is to have the basement walls professionally inspected and assessed for any issues.
Before installing basement insulation, a home energy assessment is recommended. This will ascertain the scope of work required, and isolate any problem areas – particularly water-entry issues. Water-entry issues must be resolved before installing any basement insulation. Indeed, when serious water-entry issues are present, this could present a completely separate project.
Most residential basements have some hard-to-reach spaces – awkward spaces that are hard to seal and hard to insulate. This is where a professional contractor would recommend spray foam insulation. No other product can better seal and insulate hard-to-reach spaces. Spray foam is a multi-purpose product – it seals effectively; it’s a vapour barrier; and it provides high R-Value.
Professional contractors begin an insulation project by completely air sealing the space. This is essential for controlling air movement and managing air moisture. When the project budget will allow, it’s worthwhile to insulate the basement floor. Here, spray foam would be applied as a base, with traditional concrete being applied right on top, to cover and finish off the floor.
For those installing basement insulation in Brockville, a “hybrid” insulation installation can provide a number of benefits. First, spray foam is strategically applied throughout the basement space. Then, batt insulation (fibreglass) is installed for added thermal protection. With the “hybrid” install, spray foam provides the air barrier and vapour barrier, while the batts provide insulation.
Blown in insulation is cost-effective for insulating basement walls, and provides excellent results. The product is available in either fiberglass or cellulose, with both options offering good R-Value (the cellulose has slightly higher R-Value). When installing blown in insulation, an air barrier and vapour barrier must be installed separately to ensure optimum performance for the insulation.
In North America, mineral wool insulation is not that well known. Installed inside the walls, it offers good R-Value, along with satisfactory thermal protection. Mineral wool insulation is made using renewable resources and therefore satisfies some homeowners’ efforts to install an eco-friendly product. Mineral wool measurably improves energy efficiency.
Homeowners installing basement insulation in Brockville now have several home energy rebates to choose from. In addition to basement insulation, cash rebates are also available for retrofitting attic insulation, installing other home insulation products, and undertaking energy upgrades.
Home energy rebates have specific prerequisites, depending on the work undertaken. This is where Insultech and Great Northern Insulation can help you keep up-to-date on the more recent opportunities – we’ll recommend the upgrades that maximize the total amount of cash rebates.
If you’re about to install basement insulation, the professionals at Insultech encourage you to compare insulation contractors. We discourage the DIY approach, and believe that a professional approach is much preferable. At Insultech, our installers are experienced and highly trained.
As a company division of GNI, Insultech will arrange an in-depth home energy assessment (no charge) and evaluate your needs. We will identify problem areas, and suggest appropriate upgrades. Call us at 1-800-265-1914 or visit our website at www.gni.ca.
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