Energy Efficient Insulation and Roofing

Energy efficient attic insulation

Energy Efficient Insulation

PROPINK® BLOWN insulation is made of up 85% recycled glass. It's used in new construction and in existing homes. Since fibre glass insulation is non-combustible and non-corrosive by nature, PROPINK® BLOWN insulation offers significant advantages over other loose fill insulation products:

  • It will not settle or lose its energy-saving abilities over time.
  • It does not require the addition of fire-retardant chemicals that can promote corrosion of pipes or wires.
  • It will not rot or decay, support fungus or mold growth, or provide sustenance for insects or vermin.

Energy efficient exterior insulation

Adding exterior insulation will be done in conjunction with replacing a homes old exterior finish. It is add under both gypsum fire proofing boards and vinyl siding. Exterior insulation is less expensive when compared to the cost of renovation the interior walls to achieve the same increase of R value.

P2000 – The P2000 Insulation System is the latest in insulation technology. It is a thin sheet product - with a special foam core and reflective laminates on both sides. It is easy to cut and install. The average home will be retrofitted with a 1” board. The 1” board has a R6 rating but performs at the same R value as a R27 Fibreglass Bat insulated wall.

Energy efficient insulation for Interior walls

Eco Renos will use Enviro Foam. Enviro Foam has a "Real World" R-Value that is uncompromised by external forces like temperature and wind. Fiber Insulations such as Fibreglass, Cellulose, and Rockwool merely slow down convection which accounts for 80% of heat loss. Enviro Foam is environmentally friendly. Enviro Foam is made from annually renewable Soybean oil and recycled plastic bottles. It also utilizes a Zero Ozone Depletion Substance (Zero ODS) blowing agent. A building that is insulated and sealed with Enviro Foam will also use 50% to 80% less energy, reducing fossil fuel usage and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. According to the 2003 NRC Survey of Household Energy Use, the average 2000 sq. ft. home can reduce it's GHG emissions by 4.1 tonnes, the equivalent of taking 676 SUVs off the road.

Increasing the “R” value (insulation factor) allows the home owner to feel more comfortable, save money in heating bills and lessen the need for heating sources to run, reducing the wear and tear of the homes furnace. The following is a listing of alternate insulation products:

  • Bat Fiberglass - Pink R18 Bat insulation will be used for small areas that need insulation. Most commonly will be used during window installation process
  • Blow-in-Blanket - a fibreglass blown system for interior walls provides. This method is superior compared to standard Bat pink Fibreglass. Unlike standard Bat insulation that can be installed incorrectly and will eventually sag due to either moisture or other factors, Blow-in-Blanket system literal sticks to surfaces like a spider will on a wall. This greatly reduces the convection that occurs with regular bat fibreglass.
  • Spay Foam - Spray Foam is the superior insulation for the home.