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Attic Ventilation
As many homeowners know, old attic insulation has a tendency to stop providing as many benefits over time. In some cases, the insulation may simply be aging and unproductive. In other cases, the materials could be damaged or even contaminated. Whatever the situation, when it’s time for insulation removal, Insulation Pros can provide homeowners with a comprehensive approach that is safe and clean.
We are happy to be proudly serving the GTA and providing cellulose blown in insulation to homes in Ontario. Both fibreglass insulation and cellulose insulation have comparable R-Values but homeowners have experienced better performance from cellulose, and have increasingly sought help in removing old fibreglass insulation to replace it with cellulose. Insulation removal in toronto is recommended especially if your current insulation is insufficient. An attic insulation upgrade may be just what your home needs to operate efficiently.
Attic Ventilation Is A Must For Insulation Performance
For the professionals at Insulation Pros, roof vent installation goes hand in hand with insulation. We treat every attic as unique, and we install customized ventilation to suit the needs of the space. That’s why we offer a FREE attic inspection before any work is performed – we want to ensure that the most appropriate ventilation components are installed throughout. And here, we can offer a wide range of options – from soffit vents, to installing rafter vents, to ridge vents, to turbine and solar vents.
Insulation Pros Offers A Range Of Attic Ventilation Solutions
After an in-depth attic inspection, determines the best approach to ventilation, and the best venting solution for the space. We want to guarantee the best performance for the price.
For the most part, it’s unwise to simply remove old insulation and replace with new materials. Before installing new insulation, Insulation Pros will recommend repairs and/or retrofits that may be necessary. For example, most residential attics need to improve airtightness throughout the installation space. More than anything, this will ensure better overall insulation performance.
Static Ridge Vents
Ridge vents do not have moving parts. They are installed along the entire length of a roof’s horizontal ridge, and when combined with soffit venting, are very efficient. Season to season, ridge vents provide even temperature distribution throughout the attic and roof cavity.
Modern insulation is made to be durable, long lasting, and to resist weather and humidity. According to a number of organizations specializing in insulation and home inspections, in ideal conditions, modern insulations will last much longer than you might think – 80-100 years is the usual estimate!
Soffit/Eave Vents
Soffit vents provide air intake into the roof. They are installed in soffits and eaves, increasing the overall airflow of outside air entering the attic space. Soffit vents offer the most effective attic ventilation when installed in conjunction with ridge vents – it creates a ventilation system.
Rafter Vents
Rafter vents are designed to keep soffit vents clear so that outside air can easily move into the attic and then get ventilated out. As a complete roof vent installation system, installing rafter vents place them strategically so that installed insulation material is not adversely affected.
Gable Vents
Where recommended, gable vents would be installed in the gable portion of the roof (the peak). Also referred to as “gable-end” vents, these are designed to work with the intake vents (soffits or eaves). The idea is for air to move into the attic from intake vents and out through gable vents.
Power Vents
Power vents are motorized, and designed to remove hot air and moisture from the attic and roof cavity. Depending on size and mechanics, these vents can be controlled by temperature and/or humidity. Electrically powered, these units are quiet while doing an excellent job of ventilation.
Attic Vent Installation Provides A Number Of Advantages
The importance of attic vent installation for proper ventilation is often underestimated. This is shortsighted because air circulation in the attic is critical to roof design. Intake vents and exhaust vents are proactive and preventive – they ensure optimum performance for the “building envelope”. Consequently, there are a number of advantages for the homeowner who decides to ventilate the right way.
- attic temperature is balanced and moderate (also helps the entire home)
- moisture buildup is prevented, and condensation issues are diminished
- roofing materials and insulation materials don’t suffer from deterioration
- with far less heat buildup, energy efficiency through the home is enhanced
- better-quality attic ventilation makes for lower heating and cooling costs
- asphalt roofing shingles suffer less from condensation and last far longer
Insulation Pros – The Attic Vent Installation Professionals
For ultimate performance, attics should be properly insulated and properly ventilated. At Insulation Pros, a combination of thorough inspection and comprehensive installation guarantees maximum performance. All products are warrantied and every install is guaranteed.
Insulation Pros Insulation & Contracting provides services in the Greater Toronto Area and neighboring communities. From insulation to ventilation, we do our best to exceed customer expectations. More importantly, we manage every project from beginning to end.
