Attic ventilation lets outside air flow in low at the soffits and out high at the roof vents, so the attic stays cold and dry in winter. We check that flow and fix it as part of every insulation job.
Barrie Attic Insulation fits baffles at the eaves, clears blocked soffits and checks the roof vents, so new insulation and attic ventilation work together.
When insulation is blown into an attic without baffles, attic ventilation is the first thing to suffer: the insulation often spills right into the eaves and plugs the soffit vents. The roof vents are still there, but no fresh air can get in to feed them. Without working attic ventilation, the attic gets stuffy in summer and frosty in winter.
You can sometimes see poor attic ventilation from outside: the soffit has vents, but looking up from the attic you see nothing but insulation where daylight should be.
A baffle is a stiff channel stapled between the rafters at the edge of the roof. It holds a clear path open for air from the soffit to the attic while the insulation goes right up to the outside wall. That way the edge of the house gets full insulation and the attic still breathes.
We install baffles in every rafter bay that has a soffit vent below it ahead of the new layer, so attic ventilation keeps working for the life of the roof.
A roof needs balanced attic ventilation, with intake low and exhaust high. Adding more roof vents without enough soffit intake can pull warm air out of the house through ceiling leaks. That is why we look at both ends, and why attic air sealing comes first.
We also check bathroom and kitchen fans, because a fan that dumps damp air into the attic will cause frost no matter how good the attic ventilation is.
Baffles and soffit clearing for attic ventilation are usually part of an insulation quote, at about $8 to $15 per baffle installed. Adding or replacing roof vents is priced separately on the quote when the attic ventilation needs more exhaust.
Phone (705) 243-3246, and the attic ventilation gets checked on the same visit as the insulation. Other attic work beyond attic ventilation is listed on our home page.
Most attic jobs in Barrie combine two of these, such as air sealing and a top-up.
Blown-in attic insulation fills the whole attic floor with loose fibres that settle around trusses, wires and vent pipes. We blow it to a measured depth, usually R-60, and write that depth on the invoice.
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An attic insulation top-up blows fresh loose fill on top of whatever layer is already there. It is the quickest and least expensive way to bring an attic up to today's levels without tearing anything out.
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Ice dam prevention means keeping the roof boards cold so snow does not melt from underneath. We do it from inside the attic by sealing air leaks, adding attic insulation and keeping the eave vents open.
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Attic insulation removal clears out worn or spoiled material, leaving bare joists ready for sealing and a fresh fill. We remove loose fill, old batts and mixed layers with a high-powered vacuum.
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Attic air sealing plugs the cracks and holes in a ceiling that leak heated air upward. We seal those gaps with spray foam, caulking and gaskets before any new attic insulation is blown over them.
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Cathedral ceiling insulation fills the space between the rafters in rooms where the ceiling follows the roof. That includes vaulted living rooms, bonus rooms over a garage and the upper floor of a story-and-a-half house.
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The Ontario attic insulation rebate sits inside Home Renovation Savings, which Enbridge Gas funds alongside Save on Energy. Under its attic stream, homeowners can get money back for raising an attic to R-50 or more without booking an energy audit.
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The attic insulation cost for most Barrie houses falls between $1,250 and $3,000. The figure for your house comes down to three things: the attic's square footage, the depth already up there and the number of air leaks to close.
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A few details about the house and the problem help us plan the visit. Calls go to +1 (705) 243-3246.
