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On any scale, insulation removal should begin with an in-depth assessment. In some instances, it may appear that insulation material is merely aging. In other instances, the condition of existing insulation may dictate that removal is imperative. However, in nearly all situations, it’s important to identify if insulation removal is urgent. Great Northern Insulation provides expert insulation removal in Kitchener, with a professional approach that’s guaranteed. GNI assesses the removal work; evaluates repairs and retrofits; and proposes a reinstallation strategy. In Cambridge, GNI customers are assured of the best products on the market, along with superior workmanship.
While every residential home may have a specific reason for removing insulation, there are also common reasons. In some homes, its just time to replace, and removal is routine. In other homes, there may be problems that make removal more difficult. And in some homes, removal may pose some hazards. The team at GNI has seen it all: homes with insufficient insulation; homes with too much insulation; and homes with unsatisfactory installations. For the average homeowner, all of these inadequacies translate into a waste of energy and money. Worse still are homes that GNI services with ventilation that is totally lacking, and air sealing that is practically non-existent.
Removing insulation during a home reno can be very cost-effective. When contractors manage to work together, the removal, disposal, and reinstall can be simplified. During a home reno, it’s also a good time to repair and/or retrofit. With Great Northern Insulation, the project is end-to-end. The GNI team begins by assessing current conditions. Then its time to decide how much of the insulation will be removed and how much salvaged. Finally, GNI recommends new product for reinstallation. For GNI, the aim is to optimize energy efficiency for the home - that means removal and reinstallation that delivers significant money savings on utilities during summer and winter.
In the majority of cases, insulation removal entails more work than just a clean up. It’s work that requires experience. Great Northern Insulation has the professional experience and expertise to do the job right. Insulation removal is comprehensive. Disposal is clean, thorough, and safe. And all preparation work is concluded before any new insulation is installed. For the GNI team, air sealing and ventilation are always a high priority - both will ensure maximized energy efficiency. Once insulation has been removed, air sealing and air ventilation are integral to the performance of the newly installed insulation. The results: improved energy efficiency and indoor comfort.
To save money, homeowners sometimes go for the do-it-yourself approach to insulation removal. Overall, however, it’s the professional approach that is preferable and recommended. Removing old insulation can be a challenge - a typical homeowner could work twice as long as a contractor to do the same work. And sometimes, insulation removal can be outright dangerous. There may be contaminated materials. There may be areas that are mold-infested. And there may be areas that still contain asbestos residue. Professional contractors have the equipment, experience, and expertise to do the job right - with excellent short-term results and excellent long-term outcomes.
For expert insulation removal in Kitchener, GNI offers removal and disposal that is responsible and safe. GNI also undertakes necessary repairs and retrofits, so that the space is well prepared prior to new insulation product being installed. Some projects require an air barrier or vapour barrier. Other projects require ventilation upgrades. And still other projects require air sealing to be dramatically enhanced. Whatever the specific work involved, GNI customers can rest assured that high quality products are being installed, and workmanship is superior. With GNI doing the work, everything is guaranteed, and customer satisfaction is ensured on every type of project.
Inside every home, air movement directly impacts the living environment. It’s therefore vital to manage that air movement – it will directly affect both energy efficiency and indoor comfort. The home that is well sealed provides noticeable benefits: better indoor air circulation; better indoor air quality; and energy efficiency that will better manage overall energy consumption. For GNI, energy efficiency is about effective air sealing, efficient ventilation, and quality insulation. It’s a “system” that delivers optimum energy efficiency throughout; reduced energy consumption from season to season; and measurable dollar savings on summer and winter energy utilities.
For homeowners in Kitchener, GNI offers the best insulation products on the market. One option is blown insulation - a reliable, cost-effective install available in a choice of cellulose or fiberglass. Blown insulation is ideal for attics, with satisfactory R-Values, and a “thermal blanket” that will ensure good product lifespan. Also available from GNI are traditional fiberglass insulation batts, well suited for the attic space, with good R-Values throughout, and a satisfactory lifespan.
For those homeowners who demand higher performance insulation, GNI proposes Spray Foam Insulation. Considered by professionals as the best product on the market, SFI has become the contractor’s favourite. When professionally installed, a single application of SFI can do it all: sealing a space airtight; serving as an air barrier and vapour barrier; and providing higher R-Values than anything comparable. Long term, SFI needs no replacement and no replenishment.
Yet another option from GNI is the so-called “hybrid” install. With excellent results, this is also a very cost-effective installation. The “hybrid” option is a combination of two insulating products in one install. First, Spray Foam Insulation is thoroughly applied into a space. This is supplemented by an installation of blown insulation (cellulose or fiberglass). The “hybrid” install delivers benefits from both product groups, and for GNI customers, everything is guaranteed to perform.
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