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If you’re installing basement insulation in Pembroke, it’s worth doing right the first time. Today, the basement is considered an additional living space. Although the furnace, hot water heater, and washing machine are still there, it’s a living space – and that means it must be comfortable.
Upgrading your basement insulation will have a number of long-term benefits. However, the work must be done right. Beyond the insulation upgrade, the space must be properly air sealed and well ventilated. This will ensure energy efficiency and reduce the overall cost of utilities.
For a professional contractor, basement insulation is considered just as important as any other part of the house. The goal, regardless of the insulation product, is to increase thermal resistance, prevent undesirable air movement, and better control air moisture – it’s essentially a “system”.
When your basement space is properly insulated, your HVAC equipment (heating, ventilation, and cooling) will operate much more efficiently. You’ll waste less energy and consume energy much more efficiently. What’s important is to do all of the installation work professionally.
Unlike a typical bathroom or kitchen renovation, insulating a basement is a project that will save money down the line. When professionally managed, basement insulation is an investment that’s well worthwhile. With well insulated walls, the energy savings are significant around the year.
When installing basement insulation in Pembroke, a professional provides measurable benefits. By significantly boosting R-Values in the walls, thermal resistance is increased, and the space is more energy efficient. A professional ensures energy savings that will “pay down” project cost.
While annual energy savings vary from home to home, the total overall savings after insulating will depend on basement size; installed R-Values; and the scope of air sealing. Using a quality insulation product will result in considerable savings for winter heating and summer cooling.
With basement insulation, the building code varies region to region. For basement insulation in Pembroke, your contractor will be able to recommend the product and installation to best suit the job. Unlike retrofitting an existing home, newly built homes have different code requirements.
A professional insulation contractor will assess a basement’s condition when recommending an insulation approach. Depending on the circumstances, there are advantages to insulating from the inside of the house, as well as insulating from the outside. Often, the project budget dictates a course of action, and here, expert contractor advice is highly recommended.
Prior to doing any basement insulation work, a home energy assessment should be undertaken. Here, a qualified contractor will determine if there are water-entry issues that might require a fix. Before anything, water-entry issues must be properly resolved. In some homes, it’s not unusual for a serious water-entry problem to quickly turn into a major project, prior to any insulation.
Usually, basements have several hard-to-reach areas that are difficult to insulate. This is where spray foam insulation is considered the most effective approach. No other product on the market will seal and insulate as effectively. Spray foam insulation does it all in a single application – it will effectively seal air leakage; provide very high R-Value; and create an efficient vapour barrier.
With basement insulation, professional contractors begin by creating an airtight space. This is very important in a basement space because undesirable air movement and air moisture often compromises the performance of existing insulation. If the project budget allows, the basement floor can also be insulated – a spray foam base is applied and covered over with a concrete layer.
Homeowners deciding on basement insulation in Pembroke can choose a “hybrid” installation. It’s a cost effective installation with excellent results. First, a spray foam base is applied evenly throughout the space. Then, fibreglass batts are strategically installed. With this approach, the spray foam creates an air barrier and vapour barrier, and the fibreglass batts provide insulation.
For basement walls, blown in insulation has proven to be a great option. The product is available in either cellulose or fiberglass and provides satisfactory R-Value. Cellulose is considered slightly higher in R-Value. If you’re choosing blown in insulation, an air barrier and vapour barrier are still required. Both are necessary to ensure the maximum performance for installed insulation.
Most homeowners are not that unfamiliar with mineral wool insulation. When installed in the basement walls, mineral wool provides good R-Value, as well as sound dampening advantages. This product is made of renewable resources and therefore satisfies eco-friendly needs. Mineral wool is a cost effective install, providing energy efficiency that noticeably reduces utility costs.
Homeowners in Pembroke (and surrounding communities) can apply for a number of home energy rebates when upgrading their home energy. Each rebate is designed to incentivize energy improvements and upgrades. These cash rebates can offset the cost of a home energy project.
The available rebates:
For basement insulation in Pembroke, the experts at Insultech encourage customers to search around and compare service providers. While we discourage a DIY (do-it-yourself) approach when insulating the basement, we believe that professional expertise and experience will deliver the best results.
As a company division of Great Northern Insulation, Insultech will arrange for your FREE home energy assessment and will identify your specific needs. At the same time, we’ll recommend the best upgrade options. Find out more by calling 1-800-265-1914 directly or visiting https://www.gni.ca/services/residential-retrofit/basement-insulation.
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