Reitzel Insulation

Angry about high energy bills Reitzel Insulation is a professional insulation contractor that provides quality spray foam and blown-in insulation service, insulation removal, and fireproofing services.  We usually asked a variety of insulation questions from our customers. Our customers typically want to know how much insulation is needed, and how do you know if your home or business is under-insulated? HERE ARE THE SIGNS THAT YOUR HOME IS UNDER INSULATED Without the right insulation, the heated or cooled air will escape through the attic and walls. When trying to figure out if this is happening,  you should look out for these signs: High Energy Bills   If you have received higher than usual heating bills, this can be a sign that your insulation is failing. When your home is not adequately insulated, the furnace needs to use more gas or energy to keep your home comfortable. This could be a sign of your blown-in insulation settling in your attic and/or walls. This will mak...

Unfortunately, there are several common misunderstandings related to blown-in insulation that we want to clear up. In this blog post, we will clear up four of the most common myths about blown-in insulation. In our opinion, Blown-In Insulation is a worthwhile and completely safe and useful investment. Check out our list below to help you make a wise decision about the best way to insulate your home.   1. Blown-in insulation can only be used for walls The misconception is entirely false. Blown-in insulation can be applied to attic ceilings, under floors, and in walls. In reality, it's a solid choice for insulating your attic especially, as it'll seal those hard to reach areas. Blown-in insulation is ideal for keeping your house comfortable year-round. Another benefit is it preventing moisture from making its way inside your home and causing damage.   2. Blown-in insulation is only helpful in cold weather This misconception is untrue. Blown-in insulation works well ...

Unfortunately, some homeowners don’t know the importance of insulating crawl spaces. When doing an onsite estimate, we always point out that the crawl space can be a significant source of drafts, mould, and dampness. We will recommend getting the crawl spaces properly insulated to make the residence even more energy-efficient, comfortable, and safe. Here are five facts that you should know about insulating your crawl space. It is a whole lot easier to insulate the walls than the ceiling of your crawl space. If you were only to insulate the floor above your crawl space that space’s temperature would remain unregulated, and it could be susceptible to dampness. Additionally, the pipes and ducts within your crawl space would require to be individually insulated. Consequently, insulating the walls of your crawl space is much more efficient. The walls tend to be easier to do and requires fewer materials than insulating the entire crawl space ceiling. We recommend getting vapour barriers inst...