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Attic Insulation in Barrie

We are always looking for ways to economize, whether we buy in bulk or wait until an item goes on sale at our local retailer, we like to pinch our pennies and save them for a rainy day. When we look at our homes, we always want the best work, best products at the best price and that will always be a given. Then we examine our household budgets to determine where can economize, timers for lights, turning down the thermostat when we are out and using a low-flow toilet are all things we can use to help save a buck and protect our investment also. Studies in energy conservation indicate that 40 per cent of heat lose can be attributed to insufficient attic insulation. When you install attic insulation the goal should be two-fold to create an air and vapour barrier between the attic and the roofing system with proper insulation. Once the barriers have been strategically placed in the attic, loose fill insulation can be blown in to create an airtight seal in the attic that will protect your roofing system and your home from unwanted moisture leaks and heat release to the shingles. After the retrofit is complete, soffit ventilation will provide home comfort and energy efficiency and it is another part of the roofing system that can provide longevity to the other components of the roofing system.  

When we think about energy conservation, installing attic insulation in Barrie should come to the top of the list because it pays in more ways than one. At AM Roofing Solutions we can show you how proper attic insulation in Barrie has huge payoffs in places that you might not expect.

What you need to know about attic insulation in Barrie

• For peak energy efficiency, sufficient attic insulation in Barrie will pay dividends on your heating and cooling bill. Experts’ say that a home’s heat loss is directly attributed to poor attic insulation in Barrie and that can translate in hundreds of dollars in unnecessary costs.
• Experts in the field like us at AM Roofing Solutions are the best to install loose fill insulation in Barrie. We have the knowledge and expertise to install loose fill that will be effective in providing protection for your roofing system
• As an integral part of any roofing system, attic insulation and proper ventilation work hand in hand to keep your home energy efficient and proper insulation will also protect your shingles from unwanted heat release from the attic. When properly insulated, the warranty for shingles can be as long as 50 years in length and that warranty is transferable as long as the conditions for the warranty are met.
• The Ontario government recommends that homes in Ontario have a minimum of R-50 value insulation in the attics of their homes www.mah.gov.on.ca. While any attic insulation in Barrie is welcome, the R-50 value is the floor for attic insulation. Increasing the R-value of the insulation will lead to greater savings at a minimal cost. Lowering your hydro bill and providing an energy efficient environment is the goal. Now, any and all attic insulation in Barrie should be relative to the size of the home you live in and it should be contingent on the rising heat and falling cool temperatures that are relative to your area. This is where attic insulation pays dividends because it keeps heat inside during the winter and the attic cool in the summer.
• When addressing your attic insulation situation, you may have to remove the old insulation as part of the process for the retrofit or upgrade to your current roofing system. At AM Roofing Solutions we have many years experience removing old insulation and installing new loose fill. It starts with state-of-the-art equipment and methods that have become industry standards. After we have removed the old stock insulation we will be better able to determine the needs of the new attic insulation installation – we may have to install new vapour barriers or rough in pot lights to prevent heat lose and that is one of the many reasons an expert like us at AM Roofing Solutions should install your new attic insulation in Barrie. 

When you contact us for an assessment of your insulation, you can rest assured that the best product on the market will be used in your home. We use only Owens Corning, the best blown in fiberglass insulation available - Owens Corning's Ecotouch pink fiberglass insulation is our default product. Owens Corning has been supplying the roofing industry with quality products for over 70 years and we are a Preferred Contractor for Owens Corning based on our reputation for quality and expertise. For over 60 years, we have provided attic insulation in Barrie that has protected homes and reduced energy costs with the best products available because when you are repairing, replacing or insulating your roof it is never about the price but what the solution will provide.

When residents on the western shores of Lake Simcoe need attic insulation in Barrie they call us at AM Roofing Solutions for all their needs. For a no obligation consultation and free estimate call us today at 1.877.289.6900 and start saving money by protecting your home.