Before & After Photos

Before:

Many homes were built using fiberglass batt insulation in the attic. It does add insulation R value but not to the recommended amount for Ontario weather. Adding more insulation on top of the old may not give you the results you need to keep the home comfortable. A continuous vapour barrier under the insulation is a vital component to keep warm air in and cold air out.

After:

Advanced Basement Systems will remove old insulation, then seal all openings in the vapour barrier before adding the required amount of blown in cellulose. 17 inches of cellulose blown in insulation is the recommended amount to bring the R-value up to R60.

If your home has wide temperature swings or the HVAC systems runs often, this could be a sign of attic insulation issues.

Give Advanced Basement Systems a call for complete home insulation upgrades.

Before

The owners converted and existing garage into a workshop and wanted to use the space all year and requested the hot roof method, in which there is no attic and the roof sheathing is exposed and spray foamed. 

After

Spray foam insulation was used as an efficient way to provide insulation. The foam will add a vapour barrier and required R-value to the space. The Advanced Basement Systems team has been trained and are certified to work from heights and can get to the peak points in the building.

Call Advanced Basement Systems if you need options to finish your dream space!

Before

This attic in Strathroy, Ontario was in rough shape. The old pink fiberglass insulation was dirty, damaged, and no longer effective. The roof deck showed signs of black mold on the aging lumber, and without proper baffles or damming, the attic was vulnerable to wind washing and ice damming. Energy efficiency was low, air leakage was high, and the home was losing valuable heat.

After

We transformed the space completely. First, we removed all the contaminated fiberglass and treated the roof deck to eliminate the black mold. Then we installed all new baffles and damming to control airflow and prevent future ice damming issues. Next, we applied 2" (R12) of closed-cell spray foam to the attic floor, creating an airtight seal. To finish, we added R60 of blown-in cellulose for superior insulation.

Before

The home owners are completing renovations to the upper level of the 2 story home. They have included proper attic insulation work to help make the older home more comfortable and energy efficient.

After

Spray foam was used on the lower portion of the attic decking to provide an air/vapour barrier between the attic and the living space. This barrier is a vital part of attic insulation as it will not allow the heated/cooled air below to escape into the attic above. Cellulose insulation can then be blown-in to complete the process.

If you are planning to upgrade your home consider giving Advanced Basement a call to discuss options- we can help!

The home was built in the mid 1980’s and had blown-in insulation. The insulation was uneven and some spots were only a couple inches thick while other spots met R60 values. Inspection reveled a proper vapour barrier between the ceiling of the upper floor and the attic. Unfortunately for the home owner the barrier contained many holes and slices rendering it useless.

Advanced Basement was called to remove the old insulation, repair the vapour barrier and add blown-in cellulose through out to R60 recommended values.

If you suspect your attic insulation is not at the recommended R value, call Advanced Basement Systems for an inspection and quote to repair.