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If you plan on installing fibreglass batt insulation in Kanata, it’s good to understand the basics of home insulation. Insulation is principally designed to stop “heat transfer”. In most situations, “heat transfer” is an unfavorable dynamic. In your home, it means that indoor heat is escaping during the winter and outdoor heat is intruding during the summer. Both dynamics negatively affect your comfort, your energy consumption, and your utility bills. However, when you install high quality insulation in your home, you can effectively avoid all the negative impacts in one shot.
Whether you’re opting for fibreglass loose fill insulation, or fibreglass batt insulation, your goal is going to be similar – that is, to create a “system” that effectively stops “heat transfer”. Regardless of the fibreglass product you choose, optimum performance will be achieved when everything is installed professionally.
Fibreglass insulation has proven itself a reliable option for residential homes. Fibreglass batts are the fluffy “pads” (sometimes pink) that are commonly installed in the attic and inside basement walls. Another insulation option is fiberglass loose fill insulation. This product is “blown” right into an attic cavity and can also be used inside exterior walls. Both options offer good R-Value.
If you’re thinking about installing fibreglass batt insulation in Kanata, better results are achieved with a professional installation. The “batts” are strategically placed into a given space in order to deliver maximum thermal protection. In some situations, fibreglass batts can be used to “top up” existing insulation. The objective with fibreglass batts is to create a protective “thermal blanket”.
When professionally installed, fibreglass loose fill insulation and fibreglass batt insulation both offer satisfactory long-term performance. Both products are totally safe for indoor installation.
The main disadvantage of installing fibreglass relates to air movement and moisture control. Neither product (batts or loose-fill) can completely block air movement. Even with the highest quality fibreglass product, there is still some air leakage – and this dynamic will compromise the performance of the finished installation.
Another disadvantage with fibreglass insulation is exposure to air moisture. Firstly, excessive air moisture compromises R-Value. Secondly, if fibreglass is wet or soaked, it can slowly deteriorate over time. If this situation is left unattended, waterlogged fibreglass can result in mold growth, making insulation removal necessary.
In addressing some of the disadvantages of fibreglass insulation, more and more professionals are suggesting spray foam insulation as an alternative. Homeowners seeking an alternative for fibreglass batt insulation in Kanata can now opt for spray foam.
With a professional installation, spray foam effectively addresses the disadvantages of fibreglass insulation. Where fibreglass batts or loose-fill fail to seal air leakage, spray foam seals an entire space air tight, thus ensuring a completely seamless air barrier.
In any given space, spray foam insulation will block undesirable air leakage. In the attic, walls, or basement, spray foam creates an airtight “system”. This guarantees improved energy efficiency, reduced energy use, and lower annual heating and cooling bills.
When compared with other insulation products, spray foam insulation is simply a superior product. Spray foam does it all in a single application – it delivers very high R-Values; it creates a completely airtight space; and it prevents both air movement and moisture collection.
When professionally installed, spray foam offers more benefits than any comparable product. It has become the “go to” product for home energy professionals. However, it’s a premium product, and for some residential homeowners the cost of the installation might be prohibitive.
As a cost-effective alternative to fibreglass batt insulation in Kanata, the professional team at Insultech can offer homeowners a “hybrid” installation. This is a very cost effective approach with excellent results. Essentially, we combine fibreglass and spray foam in one install.
The “hybrid” installation from Insultech delivers benefits from the fibreglass product as well as the spray foam product. As a division of Great Northern Insulation, Insultech will recommend an approach that best suits the need – one that will deliver the best long-term performance.
At Insultech, we make every effort to do it right the first time. We install every product to code; we guarantee all of our products; and we assure the optimum in long-term performance. Our “hybrid” installation delivers noticeable results, along with a reasonable “payback” period.
Whether you choose fibreglass batts, fibreglass loose fill, or spray foam, Insultech guarantees your complete satisfaction on every project. Our installers are skilled and experienced, always focused on the highest standards. From air sealing, to insulation, to ventilation, we do it all.
If you’re currently shopping for fibreglass batt insulation in Kanata, we encourage you to shop and compare other service providers. However, at Insultech, we believe that our service and installations are unequalled in the industry. Most importantly, we offer our 100% guarantee.
When you’re ready, start things off with our FREE home energy assessment. We’ll evaluate the home from end to end and recommend the product and installation that offers the very best long-term performance potential. Our project proposal will reflect the best return-on-investment.
Find out more by calling one of our home energy consultants at 1-800-265-1914. You can also visit https://www.gni.ca/services/residential-retrofit/fibreglass-batts for more information.
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