Learn more about BIBS Blown in Blanket System

BIBS The Blow-In-Blanket® System - Premier Insulation

Blow-In-Blanket insulation works with any blueprint, fits any configuration. Cavities. Curves. Vaulted ceilings. Crawl spaces. Custom windows. The Blow-In-Blanket System (BIBS®) is a proven, time-tested, premium insulation that fits any configuration, any custom situation, any size home. It blows in easily, fills completely and lasts for the life of your home!

BIBS Fills gaps and voids for thermal efficiency. Unlike batt insulation systems that may leave voids or gaps, BIBS completely fills the space, which controls sound and reduces air infiltration in the wall cavity. So your house is snug, secure, thermally efficient and draft-free.

BIBS is safe and easy to install. Developed almost 25 years ago, BIBS is the most widely accepted and independently tested blown-in wall system used today. Little wonder - it's easy to apply, clean, fast and effective.  With BIBS, loose-fill insulation is blown behind netting, using specific installation techniques. BIBS is licensed to independent contractors so only qualified installers can apply it. Only approved insulation products may be used.

BIBS offers optimum comfort and performance. It's simply superior, from top to bottom. In addition to sidewalls and metal framing, BIBS is ideal for under floors, in ceilings and wherever acoustic control is needed. BIBS is the perfect insulation for today's custom homes. It offers outstanding thermal performance and high R-values, cutting utility bills and leaving you with an energy-efficient home. It never settles or separates, corrodes pipes or wires, or produces mold or mildew.

Certified Installation

When you select Blow-In-Blanket insulation for your home, you are purchasing peace of mind.
Insulation is only as effective as it is installed. If voids and gaps are left unfilled, heat and sound can pass from inside to outside and from room to room thus negating much of the insulation's protective properties. Therefore, it is paramount to use the finest quality materials combined with trained and certified people to install your home's insulation.

When you are building a home, it is important to have contractors of integrity who are committed to keeping the project on schedule while delivering the finest quality installation. The Blow-In-Blanket Contractors Association (BIBCA) is an international trade association whose membership comprises industry professionals who are serious about delivering a perfect product. BIBCA members voluntarily pledge to abide by a strict constitution and a comprehensive set of bylaws.

Georgian Insulation Systems is one of the few contractors in Central Ontario, that is certified to install the BIBS system. Our installers have completed the BIBS training program and continually test their applications to ensure the Blow-In-Blanket System is properly installed guaranteeing the R-values in your home. Certified personnel have expertise in the vital areas of thermal insulation, sound attenuation, air infiltration, moisture migration and ventilation.

No other product in your home is as critical to the overall comfort and energy efficiency for the life of the home. Blow-In-Blanket is a state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly, custom fit insulation process utilizing specially manufactured fiber glass blowing wools that are installed in your home by BIBCA certified professionals. This process provides you with the highest effective R-values attainable today.

There is no substitute for quality in your home. We ensure peace of mind for you and your family.

KEY BENEFITS

• Contains no formaldehydes|
• Will not support mold growth
• Highest installed R-values, R24 in a 2x6 wall 
• Seamless installation, no gaps or voids
• High density, will not settle or shrink
• Superior sound deadening

Georgian Insulation Systems, the areas leading insulation contractor will work with you to achieve the highest level of efficiency in your home.  Call us for a free estimate on your project.
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Roof Ice Prevention Services with Georgian Insulation

Ice build up on roofs can present a dangerous situation to the homeowner, visitors and those passing by. Not only is it unsafe, but it causes damage to the roof and eave-troughs. Melt-water from ice build up can cause interior water damage. Call us for a free quote to handle this situation at your home, cottage, or commercial building.

During the winter, snow accumulates on the roof. On many homes this snow starts to melt, resulting in ice dams and icicles. There are many causes for the snow to melt, the most common cause is heat loss from the house into the attic. Warm air passes through the ceiling and insulation into the attic space. The warm air raises the temperature inside the attic to above the freezing point. It rises to the peak where it causes the snow to start melting. The warm melt-water flows down the roof to the colder edges where it re-freezes, causing ice dams and icicles.

As this cycle continues, the ice can form massive ice dams and icicles. Eventually the ice becomes so thick that the melt-water has no place to go. It starts to creep under the shingles and finds it's way into the home below. Valleys and a complicated roof design can exagerate the problem, as more melt water is concentrated into a smaller area. The damage can become significant, wet insulation, wet drywall, water stains on ceilings and walls. In some cases there can be so much water entering the house that ceilings can collapse, hardwood floors can buckle and contents can be ruined. This water entry may show up in the room below the attic, or even two or three floors further down. It is not unusual to see water in the basement from ice dams.

The damage may be covered by your home insurance, and there are lots of great companies that specialize in restoring your home. However, the root cause of the problem has to be addressed to prevent this happening again next time it snows.

Other factors may contribute to the ice dam problem. Warm day time temperatures and cold night temperatures, incorrectly placed exhaust vents, other sources of heat such as a BBQ on a covered deck, soffit pot lights, open windows and the orientation of the building. There are many other potential causes. As stated heat loss is often the biggest culprit.

Your attic requires insulation and ventilation to function correctly. If either are inadequate, then eventually ice dams will occur. There should be approximately 15-20 inches of insulation in your attic, (depending on the type of insulation). There should also be adequate ventilation in the soffits and at the top of the attic. Air is drawn in from the soffits and exhausted through the roof vents, pulling warm air with it.

You may need additional insulation, and ventilation. Air sealing to the attic floor is also recommended. This involves removing the existing insulation, locating the points of air leakage and sealing those leaks with spray foam or caulking. A thermal Infra red scan can also be performed to help pin-point problem areas. 

 

We can help you solve these problems and provide advice on how to prevent this from happening again. Contact Us for a Free Quote - Call 1-866-576-9338 or go to our website www.georgianinsulation.com and fill out our form.

Get Ready for Winter - Inspect Your Roof & Get Advice on Insulation

In November it's time to get your house ready for the holidays and for the winter conditions ahead, snow, freezing rain, sleet, winter storms. Your roof protects your home against harsh weather conditions and it is essential that it's in good condition to keep your family comfortable and your energy costs low.

Roof winterization means not only a visual inspection of your roof surface, but also preparation of the areas around your house that might impact your roof in a winter storm. Ice build up on tree branches that come down during high winds can do a lot of damage to a roof. Remove any dead trees or tree branches that could fall on your home now before the weather makes this task more difficult.

Did you have a roof ice dam last winter? If you had an area of icicles hanging down from roof eaves then you should address the problem before you end up with water damage in your home and damage to your roof. Roof dams are often caused by inadequate ceiling insulation, or poor soffit and ridge ventilation. (Image: source Home Construction Improvement.com)

We can help you evaluate the condition that caused the ice dam. Thermal imaging can pin-point areas of heat loss. Insulation can be added to stop the flow of heat out of the weak area. It's not always the case that you need to add more insulation - you might need a different type of insulation, so it's important to have professional advice.

When inspecting your roof look for missing or damaged tiles/shingles, warped or missing flashing. Clean off any built up debris and clean out the gutters to keep melt water flowing. Check that your gutters are clear by running water through from the roof surface.

If you need roof repairs, contact a liscensed roofing contractor right away, and if your roof looks fine, remember it is a good idea to have a roof expert take a look at it every 2 or 3 years to confirm its condition.

As a homeowner getting ready for winter means more than turing off the exterior water, putting away the patio furniture, and firing up the snow-blower. Inspecting the overall condition of your roof and addressing any issues with your home insulation will help you fix problems causing snow and ice builds up. Don't wait until the damage is done. Ice dams not only cause roof damage but interior water damage resulting in the expense of replaced dry wall.

Georgian Insulation is based in Oro Medonte. We cover all regions around Barrie, Orillia, Collingwood, Bradford, Alliston, Midland, Gravenhust, Simcoe County, Muskoka, Haliburton, Dufferin, North York, Grey and Bruce.

Contact Us for a Free Quote - Call 1-866-576-9338 or go to our website www.georgianinsulation.com and fill out our form.

Recent CBC Marketplace Program About Spray Foam Insulation - Not Representative of the Industry

Recently CBC Marketplace aired a program about spray foam insulation.  You may have seen it - but I believe it was not well researched and was based upon just one incident in Canada by an untrained installer.
This is how they promoted their program: 

CBC Marketplace: Renovation Nightmare

"Canadians are installing spray foam insulation in their homes in ever-expanding numbers. It’s sold as energy-efficient, easy-to-apply solution, but when the job goes wrong, it can be a nightmare for homeowners. Tom Harrington takes you inside the walls and up into the attic to explore a home renovation horror story, a foul-smelling foam job that’s driven a family from its home."

Ed Brassington, President and owner of Georgian Insulation (www.georgianinsulation.com) covering Barrie and central Ontario, is a well respected and a longtime spray foam insulation expert and advocate.  Ed has responded to the CBC market place program - with the following detailed overview of where they went wrong. Spray foam insulation is safe - when it is properly installed by well trained, certified professionals.

So make sure you get credentials and references before you buy spray foam insulation services. The CBC Story Was About An Application Mistake And Should Not Have Been About Dangerous Spray Foam Insulation.

If spray foam is installed in applications that are too thick, usually depths that are greater than two inches, then the foam will not cure properly.  The foam cures from the outside - in, and as it cures it creates heat, this heat becomes trapped inside the foam (because foam is a great insulator). The resulting exothermic reaction distorts the cell structure resulting in soft, uncured foam.  This can result in odours. 

This issue on CBC Marketplace was simply because the installer installed the foam incorrectly, it was applied too thick - in one pass. It is crucial to allow the foam to cure between layers and this was the application mistake.

Canadian Spray Foam Has Higher Standards. Spray foam in Canada has to have a CCMC certification number.  This means that it has been tested and meets the criteria of the National research council of Canada ( NRC) .  The Canadian testing standards are among the highest in the world.  However, some unscrupulous installation companies are bringing in cheap  non certified foam from the USA and offshore.   Spray foam in the USA is literally half the price of spray foam in Canada, because it has not been tested to our high standards and may not meet the Canadian requirements.  

Not All Spray Foam Insulation is Bad. There are tens of thousands of buildings in Canada that have been successfully sprayed with remarkable results and extremely satisfied customers.  CBC had to go all the way to Florida to find another similar story - In my opinion that does not indicate a problem with spray foam insulation usage in Canada. It indicates a problem with one unscrupulous company that did not ensure it's applicators are properly trained.

Spray foam in Canada has to have a CCMC # from the National research council of Canada before it can legally be sprayed. The manufacturer and the installation company and the installer have to be certified through CUFCA or Morrison Herschfield or an equivalent quality control organization. It is through the efforts of these third party organizations that spray foam has gained the popularity and trust that it has.  All Reputable Companies are Certified and Trained to Install the Product Properly.  Somebody messed up in this CBC case, as with all industries and trades out there, somebody did not follow the product installation guidelines. It does not make all spray foam insulation bad.

How many buildings have failed because of poorly installed fiberglass insulation? Where is the news story on those buildings?  How many walls have rotted because of warm moist air passing through fiberglass insulation, condensing on the exterior surface and leading to rot and mold issues.  How many attics have mold because the fiberglass insulation is not able to properly stop the heat passing through into the attic space? The Installation Company Should Have Taken Responsibility The company installing this product should have stepped up and taken care of the issue, they obviously did not. CBC Marketplace should have allowed CUFCA or BASF to present information on the quality control programs that they have in place in order to present a true balanced story. Both CUFCA and BASF have insurance programs in place to help remedy situations like this, to the best of my knowledge neither organization has ever had to use this fund to take care of a problem.

Spray Foam Insulation is one of the Most Tested and Scrutinized Construction Products on the Market. Spray foam is not Urea Formaldehyde, it is not fiberglass. It is far superior and is in a class of it's own. I am proud to sell and install spray foam insulation every day, it is simply the best product to hit the construction industry in a hundred years.  I am disgusted by the companies that do not train their installers properly, and those that refuse to follow the guidelines and recommended protocol, and those companies that do not stand behind their work. Either do the job properly or get out of the business and leave it to those of us that truly care about improving the efficiency of buildings, and that care about our customers well being. 

Georgian Insulation is based in Oro Medonte. We cover all regions around Barrie, Orillia, Collingwood, Bradford, Alliston, Midland, Gravenhust, Simcoe County, Muskoka, Haliburton, Dufferin, North York, Grey and Bruce.

Contact Us for a Free Quote - Call 1-866-576-9338 or go to our website www.georgianinsulation.com and fill out our form.

Georgian Insulation Systems utilizes a Thermal imaging camera to discover insulation and building envelope concerns.

Infra Red Thermal Scanning - We can help you locate areas of heat loss in your home or office.

Thermal Infra Red imaging, is a non invasive way to locate missing insulation, detect air leaks, moisture intrusion, wildlife, and even some structural problems. Thermal imaging can quickly identify problems in your home or commercial building.

All objects and surfaces emit different temperatures.  The Thermal imaging camera shows these differences in an easy to view image. Missing insulation or moisture in a wall is quickly identified without damaging the surface.

Infra Red Scans are useful for diagnosing building problems such as;

1. Detecting missing insulation,
2. Locating Moisture problems, leaks , condensation etc.
3. Detecting overloaded electrical circuits.
4. Detecting air leakage.
5. Verifying solar panels are functioning correctly.
6. Remotely and safely measure temperatures.
7. Finding hot spots on equipment.
8. Verifying radiant in floor heating is working.
9. Locating missing heat registers.
10. Locating leaking plumbing and air ducts.
11. Detecting moisture intrusion in a foundation wall.

There are many applications for this modern technology.  A quick scan of a building can quickly identify problems, often resulting in considrable cost savings over traditional invasive investigations.

Georgian Insulation is based in OroMedonte. We cover all regions in Simcoe County, Muskoka, Haliburton, Dufferin, North York, Grey and Bruce.

Contact Us for a Free Quote - Call 1-866-576-9338

Learn the "Green” facts about Cellulose insulation

Cellulose insulation is one of the greenest products on the market today and will allow you to make a positive contribution to the environment without sacrificing performance. Save money on utility bills and keep your family warm and comfortable, safe in the knowledge you have made the smart choice. Cellulose insulation can be blown into your attic or cathedral ceiling and injected into wall cavities.

Everyone knows that properly insulating a house or building will save on utility costs. But not all insulations are created equal. Cellulose insulation performs best even under the most demanding of conditions where there are extreme differences between inside and outside temperatures.

When comparing the price of cellulose to other products, it is important to compare the extra benefits, such as sound insulation and the environmental benefits. Cellulose Insulation has the lowest cost per square foot per R-Value.

When Cellulose is used, it creates a 100% seamless seal, which makes a home up to 36% tighter than fiberglass. With its higher density and ability to seamlessly cover and fill those difficult spaces like pipes, electrical wiring and other mechanical areas, you are getting an excellent barrier to air flow, excellent sound insulation and excellent insulating properties even in the most difficult environments.

These are the key “Green” facts about Cellulose insulation. Don’t be fooled into thinking that all products are “green” just because they say they are - check the facts.

1. Cellulose has the largest amount of post-consumer recycled content in the industry - up to 85% recycled newspaper. Paper is the largest component of landfills and producing Cellulose insulation diverts waste from the landfills thus saving valuable space.

2. Cellulose takes less energy to make than any other insulation material. In green circles this is known as “embodied energy” which is the energy required to transport raw materials and the energy used to make the final product. Fiberglass, the most widely used insulation, has 10 times more embodied energy than cellulose.
 
3. Making cellulose insulation from newsprint prevents the release of greenhouse gases such as methane, which is released as newspaper decomposes in landfills.
 
4. Cellulose insulation has an R–value of R 3.8 per inch, this R-value remains consistent. Unlike fiberglass insulation which actually looses R value in extreme temperatures, resulting in the least performance when you need it the most.

"Blown Cellulose Insulation is simply the best choice for your attic".


Georgian Insulation is based in OroMedonte. We cover all regions in Simcoe County, Muskoka, Haliburton, Dufferin, North York, Grey and Bruce.

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Looking Save Up to 40% on Your Utility Bills? Ask Us About Walltite.

Walltite Eco Spray Foam is made from renewable vegetable oils and recycled plastics, blended into a high performance spray polyurethane foam.

Spray foam Insulation saves on energy costs and lowers utility bills. It is used to seal the entire “building envelope” of your home to prevent air and moisture infiltration. Air infiltrates your home in the form of drafts through walls, electrical sockets, windows, doorways and other penetrations. The need for additional air or vapour barriers is often eliminated, providing additional savings during construction.

The Polyurethane Foam that Georgian Insulation Systems,  installs, is Walltite Eco as seen on the  Mike Holmes TV show.  This spray foam is an excellent insulation material for all areas of construction. A modern custom building is expected to be an energy efficient building. Today’s educated building owners are demanding the superior, long term efficiency and performance that are only achieved with spray foam insulation.

Walltite Eco, is made from renewable vegetable oils and recycled plastics, blended into a high performance spray polyurethane foam. Walltite Eco, meets all the requirements of the National Building code of Canada and provides in one step, a long-term thermal resistance, an air barrier material and a vapour barrier. Walltite Eco, provides an aged R-value of R6.5 per inch; it also significantly improves the racking strength of a building by as much as 300%.

Walltite Eco= High R-Value | monthly energy and utility savings of 40% or more can be achieved

Walltite Eco Sprayed polyurethane foam has an aged R-value of approximately R 6.5 per inch, enabling it to provide more thermal resistance with less material than any other type of commercial insulation.  The R-value surpasses competing spray foams. SPF systems are frequently used to insulate and protect a wide variety of residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial buildings.

Monthly energy and utility savings of 40% or more can be achieved when compared to the traditional fiberglass products. The cost of insulating with spray foam insulation can often be recovered in less than 5 years, simply through energy savings alone.




Georgian Insulation is based in OroMedonte. We cover all regions in Simcoe County, Muskoka, Haliburton, Dufferin, North York, Grey and Bruce.

Contact Us for a Free Quote - Call 1-866-576-9338