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Improve home comfort and overall
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Reduce noise and improve the energy
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About Attic Insulation
Residential & Commercial
Attic Insulation
proper attic insulation. Many property owners
overlook the importance of attic insulation. However,
it’s the easiest and most cost-effective improvement
project to invest in. Installing proper and high-quality
insulation can help you save a significant amount on
your monthly energy bill.
FULL-SERVICE ATTIC INSULATION
Attic Insulation Services
for Your Ottawa Home
something that is not seen, it’s often forgotten. To ensure your
home is as energy efficient as possible, your attic should be
sealed, insulated, and ventilated properly. Proper attic insulation
will prevent indoor heat from escaping, which results in your HVAC
system needing to compensate.
insulation to ensure you’re not dealing with unnecessary heat
loss. If your attic is in need of an insulation retrofit, book a
consultation with our team to learn more about how we can help!
ATTIC INSULATION FOR OTTAWA BUSINESSES
Commercial Building Attic
Insulation Services
attic insulation is likely past its prime. Replacing the insulation in
the attic and throughout the building is crucial to ensure you’re
minimizing the amount of heat loss you experience from season
to season.
for any type of commercial property in Ottawa. Is the attic in your
commercial space in need of an insulation retrofit? Book a
consultation with our team to learn more about our attic
insulation services in Ottawa.
Why Strukt Solutions?
Trained
Our specialists are trained to provide impressive spray foam installations.
Certified
We’re certified, and it shows through the quality of our work.
Trusted
We are known in the area as trusted spray foam insulation experts.
Punctual
We’ll be there on time, every time. You can rely on Strukt Solutions.
ATTIC INSULATION IN OTTAWA
Protect Your Ottawa Property with Attic Insulation
Many Ottawa residents suffer from poorly insulated attics which can cause structural damage to property and cost thousands of dollars in repairs. Strukt Solutions helps you explore how proper attic insulation can benefit your roof and make your home more comfortable.
Ice dam prevention
If you don’t have insulation, heat from your house can leak through the ceiling and into your attic. As a result, your shingles are warmer during the winter causing snow to melt. The meltwater turns back into ice as the temperature drops or as it reaches the colder eaves. This is called an ice dam. Ice dams can impair the functionality of your roof and shorten the lifespan of your shingles.
Interstitial condensation prevention
Interstitial condensation happens between your roof’s layers. Condensation or water droplets are produced when warm and cool air collide. These droplets can accumulate and harm the components of your roof. However, good insulation reduces the likelihood of condensation forming between the layers of the roof by preventing heat transfer through it.
Longer shingle life
Your shingles shouldn’t be exposed to ice dams and will see less temperature variation with adequate attic insulation. Thereby prolonging the life of your shingles.
Gutter damage prevention
Your roof deck may undergo more pronounced variations and may expand and contract more quickly in the absence of insulation. This expansion and contraction over time may cause your gutters to move and your gutter fasteners to become less secure.
Efficient heating and cooling
When your attic is properly insulated, less heat escapes down from the attic during the summer and more heat is retained within your home during the winter. It is less expensive to heat or cool your home at the temperature you find comfortable thanks to this resistance to heat.
HVAC appliances protection
When HVAC systems don’t have to work as hard, furnaces, air conditioners, and other HVAC units may last longer. In contrast, furnaces that operate nonstop to compensate for heat loss through your attic are more susceptible to issues and may last less time.
Consistent temperatures
Attic insulation prevents conditioned air from escaping through your ceilings, keeping your home’s interior temperatures more even from floor to ceiling. You may feel more comfortable in your house as a result.
Soundproofing
The quantity of outside noise that enters your home can also be decreased by attic insulation. If you live close to busy highways, building sites, or other sources of noise, this added benefit may be significant. However, wall insulation is often a superior choice if soundproofing is your top priority. Speak to our experts about your insulation needs today.
Get up to $5,000 when you replace your insulation
Eligible homeowners can get up to $5,000 with the Canada Greener Homes Grant, which helps Canadian homeowners make the transition to energy efficient retrofits in their homes.
Enjoy a lifetime of
insulation effectiveness
Spray foam insulation is rated to outperform and outlast all other forms of insulation on the market, with a lifetime of effectiveness reaching up to 80 years.
Greatly reduces your
heating and cooling costs
Spray foam insulation is extremely effective at keeping warm air in your home during the winter months, and cool air in the summer months. It prevents temperature fluctuations year round to reduce your heating and cooling costs.
Improves air quality, increases comfort and deters moisture
Enjoy comfort and peace of mind for years to come knowing that your insulation has an airtight seal, great thermal barrier and moisture barrier to keep water out of your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Attic Insulation FAQs
When you are looking into your alternatives for insulating your attic, you may come across the terms cold insulation and warm insulation. These terms don’t describe a specific material or kind of insulation. Instead, they refer to the location of the insulation installation.
Cold insulation is installed on the floor of your attic. Your attic will remain cold in the winter if it has cold insulation since it is exposed to the outside temperature. Installing cold insulation is only a good idea if you have an unfinished attic and intend to keep it that way.
Warm insulation is installed on the underside of the roof deck, directly below the roof decking at the top of the attic. When you have warm insulation, the heat from the furnace can reach the attic space, keeping it warm during the winter. You will need warm insulation if you want to finish your attic.
The lifespan of insulation depends on its type and the quality of its installation. For instance, fiberglass insulation may diminish in efficiency by up to 8% due to suboptimal installation, typically needing replacement after about 20 years. Conversely, spray foam insulation can remain effective for more than 30 years.
Should you suspect that your insulation requires replacement, consider reaching out to Strukt Solutions for expert advice.
Common signs of poor attic insulation may include:
- Inconsistent room temperatures
- Air that escapes through your vents
- An uninsulated attic region causes cold drafts in the winter.
- High energy expenses and heat loss during the winter
- Ductwork is visible in the attic
- Attic floor joists can be seen above or between the current attic insulation
Beyond insulation, many other elements can affect your energy bill, like your climate, how much natural shade you get, and the design of your house, to mention a few.
Since every home is different, you could save up to 40% on your annual utility bill with proper insulation.
Whether it’s a significant reduction in your utility costs, assurance that your attic is in good condition, or the ability to rest easy knowing your home is safe and functional, you are guaranteed a positive outcome.
Yes. If you haven’t already, think about insulating the attic of your home. Attic insulation and general home insulation is a home improvement project that has been proven to increase a property’s value substantially.
Ice dams are large accumulations of ice that generally form in gutters and around the lower edge of roofs. This ice mass is encountered as melting snow (or rain) runs off the roof and backs up, sometimes under the shingles and into the attic.
Ice damming usually occurs when there is a significant amount of snow on the roof. When the attic temperature rises above freezing, the roof sheathing warms and melts the snow cover that is directly on the roof. Melted snow cascades off the roof and meets the overhang. If the air and the overhang are below freezing, the water freezes on the roof and starts the ice dam.
A cool roof is produced by a properly sealed and insulated attic, and ice dams are typically absent. The best prevention for ice damming is to seal all attic air leaks and insulate thoroughly.
Spray foam insulation needs to be applied using a spray gun to your walls, floors, and ceiling. This kind of insulation fills all gaps and produces air/vapor barriers, even in the smallest holes.
Loosefill insulation has no gaps or seams in the system and insulates well around trusses, pipe stacks, and other protrusions throughout the attic space. It can also be applied over existing insulation.
When using a hybrid system, it can be advantageous to fill the attic spaces with loosefill insulation and spray foam.
Batts and rolls are also called blanket insulation, as they look like thick blankets. This insulation can be made of natural fibers, plastic fibers, mineral wool, or fiberglass.
The above insulation options and their application is not intended to replace professional advice. Before deciding on the type and quality of insulation, homeowners should consult professionals as it is best to leave the installation of insulation to experts. Contact us today for a free quote.
