Frequently Asked Questions
Attic Insulation
- How long does the insulation last for before you need to top it up again or does it last forever?
- Why do you need to vent the attic?
- How long does an attic insulation upgrade take?
- Why don’t you use spray foam to insulate the entire attic?
- Is a layer of spray foam a good idea before installing blown attic insulation?
- Who opens soffits to make sure I have proper attic ventilation?
- Who installs attic ventilation in Ontario?
- What happens if I don’t ventilate my attic properly?
- Is ventilation in my attic as important as the insulation?
- How much will I save by upgrading my attic insulation to R50?
Basement Insulation
- Does spray foam stop mold when used as basement insulation?
- How much should I expect to save on my heating bills when I use spray foam to insulate my basement?
- What is the difference between fiberglass batt insulation and spray polyurethane foam insulation for basement insulation purposes?
- How much insulation should I have on the walls of my basement?
- What is the best way to insulate my basement?
- How long does a typical spray foam insulation job take?
Blown Insulation
- Is a layer of spray foam a good idea before installing blown attic insulation?
- What is in Cellulose insulation?
- What is cellulose made of?
- What’s better fiberglass or cellulose for upgrading and reinsulating my attic?
General
- How do I prepare my home for a spray foam install?
- Why shouldn’t you vent the washroom exhaust fans into the attic or the soffit?
- What is a soffitt prep?
- What is a mor-vent?
- How do I choose a good attic insulation contractor?
- Who installs attic ventilation in Ontario?
- Is ventilation in my attic as important as the insulation?
- Is air sealing my attic more important than adding more insulation?
- What’s the difference between R40 and R50 and R60?
- What is the best insulation for increasing the R-value in my attic in Ontario?
Spray Foam
- Does spray foam stop mold when used as basement insulation?
- What is the best way to insulate my basement?
- How do I prepare my home for a spray foam install?
- Does any new spray foam insulation contain formaldehyde?
- Is spray foam building code compliant?
- Why do I need to remove the drywall, can’t you just drill holes add more insulation?
- Is the foam fireproof?
- Are we going to find out down the road that it is toxic and need to have it removed?
- How long does spray foam last for?
- Is the spray foam foam mouse/insect proof?