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If you are a homeowner in Gravenhurst, you should consider using spray foam insulation as a part of your next home insulation upgrade. It is extremely versatile and can be installed nearly anywhere in a home. A spray foam insulation upgrade can greatly improve energy performance, air sealing, and home comfort when professionally installed. In terms of spray foam being the best insulation due to its incredibly high R-Value, a GNI insulation expert can help you determine if spray foam insulation is the best fit for your needs.
To arrange for a free insulation assessment for your home in Gravenhurst, please contact our Customer Experience Team at 1-800-265-1914 or by filling out the form below. Our team members are happy to answer any questions you may have, and can help you determine which insulation rebates you may be eligible to qualify for.
Why Use Spray Foam Insulation?
Spray foam insulation is used for several reasons. It has an incredibly high R-Value per installed inch and it can create its own vapour barrier and air sealing all in one. Spray foam insulation can also be combined with other types of home insulation to create a terrific blend of performance and cost-effectiveness. In Gravenhurst, homeowners can see tremendous improvements to their home, such as:
Where can Spray Foam Insulation be Installed?
One of the biggest benefits of spray foam insulation is its installation versatility. A certified installer can use spray foam to insulate just about any spot in a home - no matter how small or hard to reach they may be. This means that it can be used as attic insulation, basement insulation, wall insulation, and everything in between. You can use spray foam insulation in Gravenhurst without worry of missing any cracks or leaving any air leaks.
Is Spray Foam Insulation Sustainable?
GNI uses CM01 spray foam that has achieved several third party certifications that indicate it can be used as environmentally friendly home insulation for Gravenhurst homeowners. This includes an ECOLOGO certification which shows a reduced impact on the environment for its production and use, a GREENGUARD certification that indicates it can be safely used in higher risk areas such as schools and hospitals, and a Green Circle certification which ensures that the CM01 spray foam insulation is a form of sustainable insulation. Spray foam insulation is also becoming more environmentally friendly due to its phase out of HFC blowing agents. They are being replaced with HFO blowing agents that carry almost 4 times less global warming potential than their HFC counterparts, making them an even more environmentally friendly option than before.
Is Spray Foam Insulation the Best Insulation for Gravenhurst Homeowners?
As a homeowner in Gravenhurst, you may be wondering what type of home insulation is the best insulation to use. This is a bit of a difficult question to answer, as there is not exactly a ‘best’ insulation that can be used for every different application. Instead, GNI will explain how each type of insulation would perform in your home and for your specific uses. From there you are able to make an informed decision that weighs all the factors. A home energy audit takes this one step even further, as it allows you to see exactly how beneficial certain upgrades would be in your home in Gravenhurst. It also provides you with a list of potential upgrades that are ranked in order of their cost-effectiveness.
How Important is R-Value?
R-Value is the measure of how well a material resists the flow of heat - and it is very important for home insulation in Gravenhurst. Spray foam insulation has an incredibly high R-Value per installed inch, which greatly contributes to its ability to keep you comfortable all year long. While spray foam insulation is a fantastic insulator with a high R-Value, other types of home insulation such as fibreglass batts or blown in insulation are capable of reaching high R-Values as well. It is important to remember that there is no best insulation type for every purpose. Instead there are often several different ways for a home to be well insulated and achieve high R-Values.
How Important is Air Sealing?
Air sealing plays an extremely important role in keeping your home comfortable and energy efficient. Putting R-Value to the side for a moment, a well air sealed home is more comfortable and energy efficient than a home with air leaks. Spray foam insulation is unique in that it forms its own air sealing and vapour barrier all at once, meaning it insulates and air seals simultaneously. For Gravenhurst homeowners looking to reduce the amount of cold drafts in their home, improve their overall home comfort, or reduce their energy costs, GNI recommends that you start with an airtightness test. This will locate every air leak within your home and help you formulate the most effective plan to begin your air sealing.
Can Spray Foam Insulation be Combined with Other Types of Insulation?
Spray foam insulation can absolutely be combined with other types of home insulation. As a versatile product, it is not uncommon for Gravnehurst homeowners to selectively use spray foam insulation in the harder to reach areas, and use other types of home insulation such as fibreglass batts for the majority of the remaining install. By combining spray foam insulation with other types of home insulation you can strike a balance between performance and cost-effectiveness. Spray foam insulation can also be combined with other forms of sustainable insulation to perform upgrades with a low global warming potential.
Do I Qualify for Any Insulation Rebates?
As a homeowner in Gravenhurst, there are several different insulation rebates that you may be able to qualify for. GNI can help you determine which rebates you may be eligible for, and which would be the most optimal for you to pursue. If you have any questions about the insulation rebates available to you in Gravenhurst, please contact GNI’s Customer Experience Team online here or call us at 1-800-265-1914. We look forward to hearing from you!
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