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INSULATION IS AMONG THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS FOR THE COMFORT AND HEALTH OF YOUR FAMILY

RESIDENTIAL HOUSE INSULATION

Insulation is among the most crucial elements for your family's comfort and health, as well as for saving on heating and air conditioning costs. Over its 25 years of experience, Insulation Isomax has developed best practices in the marketplace that ensure quality insulation work at a very competitive cost. A well-insulated home is key for your happiness.

FOUNDATION WALLS INSULATION

Seeing as the basement of homes is part of the living space, insulating your residential property is a factor of utmost importance. In fact, the building materials (concrete wall and slab) are affected by convection and condensation, which promote the formation and spread of moisture and even water penetration, which is why drainage and waterproofing are crucial for your comfort and protection of your investment.

FRAME WALLS INSULATION

Cellulose fiber is often an indispensable material for filling the gaps between studs. The new HD 360 insulation method increases the thermal resistance of framed walls.

CEILING AND ATTIC INSULATION

Poor insulation and inadequate ventilation of ceilings and attics can lead to many problems. In some cases, the use of cellulose fiber as insulation improves energy performance while enabling the best possible ventilation.

Plan isolation de maison

INSULATION VALUE GUIDE: THE R-VALUE

In the construction industry, this measure of thermal resistance is used for estimating the value of the energy performance of insulation. The higher this measure, the more effective the insulation is in terms of thermal resistance. Consult the National Building Code to determine the minimum thermal resistance required.

Résistance thermique des matériaux isolants (R <-> RSI)
R	11	16	20	24	28	32	36	40	44	48	52	56	60
RSI	1,9	2,8	3,5	4,2	4,9	5,6	6,3	7,0	7,7	8,4	9,1	9,8	10,5

RSI - R-Value International System

AIR LEAKS CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE

Air leaks can occur anywhere in your building’s structure. Your poorly sealed window frames, a poorly insulated front or back door on the bottom or sides, a garage door that is too thin - these are all important items to consider as leaks can lead to a considerable loss of your warm air during cold months.

It is important to insulate your basement walls to control moisture.

There is also a variety of insulation options for your walls above ground. Each layer plays an important role and must be considered to optimize thermal performance.

Make sure to insulate your spacers to prevent heat loss through the attic and to prevent condensation and possibly mold.

Fuites d'air

SUB-SLAB & BASEMENT INSULATION

Insulate the inside of your foundation to prevent radon gas exposure.

Due to factors like high humidity, flooding and mold, the basement is often a high-risk area. The new energy requirements of Part 11 of the Quebec Construction Code (CCQ), state that it is now mandatory to insulate under the concrete slab of the basement. The insulation must have a minimum rating of R-5 full surface or R-7.5 over 4 feet (1.2 meters) around the perimeter. Additionally, protection against subsurface gasses (subsection 9.13.4 of the CCQ), primarily radon, must be installed to meet these requirements.

AIRMÉTIC SOYA provides excellent insulation in a single application, offering a perfect airtightness system, a vapor barrier and preventing subterranean gasses like radon from entering the premises. This keeps the dwellers warm, comfortable and protected from toxic gasses.

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