What’s it like to have spray foam installed in your home – a day in the life of a homeowner

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Insulation teams in Ottawa don’t want this process to be a mystery for you; you should be well informed of the process before, during, and after.

Find out what this process will look like for you as a homeowner after you’ve contacted us to install insulation in your home:

So you’ve chosen your insulation, now what?

Before taking time out from your building to allow the team to install the insulation, touch base with the person supervising the project. Supervisors should take you through a run down of the process, and introduce you to who exactly will be carrying out the installation. This may not be the supervisor, himself or herself. If not, don’t be shy in asking any questions you might have about their qualifications.

Residential insulations teams in Ottawa are certainly qualified, but if it makes you feel more comfortable, definitely check in.

The prep before the installation

The foam insulation team will first carry out some important prep work. This prep work entails managing ‘overspray.’ Overspray is the accumulation of airborne SPF particles on surfaces around where the application will be laid.

What will this look like? There will be the sealing off of areas with masking tape and plastic sheeting, as well as other surfaces that shouldn’t be covered in SPF overspray.

There will also be consideration paid to extinguishing any ignition sources in the vicinity of the spray area.

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Ventilation

Alongside the prepping process, they are also going to set up important ventilation. This will depend on the location and context of the installation, but imagine fans and flexible tubing around the areas without immediate accessibility to windows.

No need to stick around

During the actual application, feel free to head out and grab a coffee or do some shopping; you shouldn’t be present while the application is being carried out, anyway.

If you happen to be within sight of the area, you’ll see the team outfitted in their protective gear (PPE) during this process.

When can you re-enter?

Your insulation team will let you know when specifically you can re-enter. Expect to hear something around 24 hours for a high-pressure application, and as low as 60 minutes for a low-pressure application.

The factors that may alter the amount of your time before you can re-enter your home come down to the material used itself, or environmental conditions.

If you re-enter and notice any suspicious odours hanging around, definitely contact the insulation team right away; after curing, the insulation shouldn’t be producing any fumes.

Clean-up…

Of course you’ve thought of this already, but your home should be just as beautiful as you left it that day of installation. The supervisor of the project should let you know of an action plan that can be implemented if you notice the installation itself is a bit of, and not aesthetically pleasing. Definitely get in touch with them if you are not satisfied.

Finally, after a day or so, you’ve received your insulation. What a relief to have had that carried out so quickly. Ottawa insulators near you want you to have this level of ease to the project. We ‘ll take you through each step of the process, and be available afterwards to discuss your feedback. Here’s a link for you to start your day of insulation:

Find out what this process will look like for you as a homeowner after you’ve contacted us to install insulation in your home:

So you’ve chosen your insulation, now what?

Before taking time out from your building to allow the team to install the insulation, touch base with the person supervising the project. Supervisors should take you through a run down of the process, and introduce you to who exactly will be carrying out the installation. This may not be the supervisor, himself or herself. If not, don’t be shy in asking any questions you might have about their qualifications.

Residential insulations teams in Ottawa are certainly qualified, but if it makes you feel more comfortable, definitely check in.

The prep before the installation

The foam insulation team will first carry out some important prep work. This prep work entails managing ‘overspray.’ Overspray is the accumulation of airborne SPF particles on surfaces around where the application will be laid.

What will this look like? There will be the sealing off of areas with masking tape and plastic sheeting, as well as other surfaces that shouldn’t be covered in SPF overspray.

There will also be consideration paid to extinguishing any ignition sources in the vicinity of the spray area.

Ventilation

Alongside the prepping process, they are also going to set up important ventilation. This will depend on the location and context of the installation, but imagine fans and flexible tubing around the areas without immediate accessibility to windows.

No need to stick around

During the actual application, feel free to head out and grab a coffee or do some shopping; you shouldn’t be present while the application is being carried out, anyway.

If you happen to be within sight of the area, you’ll see the team outfitted in their protective gear (PPE) during this process.

When can you re-enter?

Your insulation team will let you know when specifically you can re-enter. Expect to hear something around 24 hours for a high-pressure application, and as low as 60 minutes for a low-pressure application.

The factors that may alter the amount of your time before you can re-enter your home come down to the material used itself, or environmental conditions.

If you re-enter and notice any suspicious odours hanging around, definitely contact the insulation team right away; after curing, the insulation shouldn’t be producing any fumes.

Clean-up…

Of course you’ve thought of this already, but your home should be just as beautiful as you left it that day of installation. The supervisor of the project should let you know of an action plan that can be implemented if you notice the installation itself is a bit of, and not aesthetically pleasing. Definitely get in touch with them if you are not satisfied.

Finally, after a day or so, you’ve received your insulation. What a relief to have had that carried out so quickly. Ottawa insulators near you want you to have this level of ease to the project. We ‘ll take you through each step of the process, and be available afterwards to discuss your feedback. Here’s a link for you to start your day of insulation: https://ottawainsulations.ca/

Types of Insulation in the Ottawa Area

Types of Insulation in the Ottawa Area

If you’re looking to choose insulation for your home, the first two questions on your mind should be where you want that insulation to be located, and what purpose you want that insulation to serve in your building. 

With that in mind, what better way to consider your choices than a breakdown of each type of insulation and the purposes they could serve for your project. There are lots of services available to you from residential insulation companies around the Ottawa area. 

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Let’s start with getting to know different types of insulation you can expect, where you’ll find them and what they can do for you: 

1. Blanket: batts and rolls

  • You’re going to find this type of insulation for your unfinished walls, floors and ceilings. 
  • This is the most common insulation, and also one of the cheapest. It is very energy efficient, and serves as a sound reducer. 

2. Concrete Block insulation

  • Also standard for unfinished walls, but also can be used for construction or major renovations. 
  • With this one you’re going to get ten times the insulating value that you would with a traditional concrete, and it can also moderate indoor temperatures.

3. Foam Board or Rigid Foam

  • Use this for your unvented low slope roofs, as well as your floors, ceilings and unfinished walls
  • With this option, you’ll block thermal short circuits if you continuously install it over frames or joists

4. Insulating concrete forms (ICFs)

  • Another option for your unfinished walls, but this one will be directly built into the home’s wall, creating a high thermal resistance.

5. Loose-fill and blown-in 

  • This option is to enclose existing walls, or perhaps you would like to open new cavities. You’re also going to use this for unfinished attic floors, and other hard to reach places. 
  • Think of this option in particular for adding insulation to existing finished areas, or irregularly shaped areas. 

6. Reflective system 

  • This one is also effective for unfinished walls, ceilings and floors, as well as being an appropriate bubble form for irregular framing alongside your more standard framing needs. 
  • If you’re looking to prevent downward heat flow, this choice is for you! 

7. Rigid Fibrous

  • Use this option for ducts in unconditioned spaces, and for other spaces that require insulation but can notably withstand high temperatures.
  • That resistance to high temperature is the key here and the reason why you’d pick this option. 

8. Sprayed foam 

  • Sprayed for enclosing existing walls, as well as opening new wall cavities, and unfinished attic floors. 
  • It’s good for adding insulation to those already existing finished areas, and can handle irregularly shaped areas, including being placed around obstructions

9. Structural insulated panels (SIPs)

  • And finally, use this option as well for unfinished walls, ceilings, floors, and roofs for new constructions. 
  • It will provide more superior, uniform insulation and will take less time to build.  

We’d love to discuss your insulation needs with you further. We can discuss which insulation best suits your situation. Find further information and contact our team here.