of Canadian homes are estimated to be insufficiently insulated.
of a home's heat loss is related to poor attic insulation.
in monthly heating and cooling savings when insulated properly.
the provincial minimum for attic insulation since January 1, 2017 — about 22.25 inches.
It is estimated that 90% of homes in Canada are not insulated sufficiently. Experts have stated that up to 40% of a home's heat loss is related to poor attic insulation — when insulated properly, a homeowner can save between 20 and 30% on monthly heating and cooling bills.
As of January 1, 2017, the provincial government mandated a minimum value of R-60 for attic insulation — approximately 22.25 inches. The previous building code equated to 18 inches, and before that, 12 inches.
In most 15- to 20-year-old homes, the 12 inches of insulation originally installed has settled to approximately 9 to 10 inches — significantly short of the 22.25 inches required to meet today's building standards, which costs you 20 to 30% extra on your monthly heating and cooling bills.
We install pink fibreglass blown-in insulation by Owens Corning to bring your attic back up to code.
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